The Aqueous Geochemistry Laboratory within the Department of Geosciences is fully equipped for low-temperature experimental studies. The laboratory contains a range of commercial instrumentation and custom designed equipment.
Principal experimental studies utilize the BET surface area analyzer; custom designed solubility rig; autotitrators equipped with multiple burettes and pumps; high revolution centrifuge; and high frequency ultrasonicating-probe.
In addition, the laboratory is equipped with: a fume hood; ultra-pure deionizing water system; multiple Ross pH / conductivity meters and electrodes; analytical balances; water baths; drying oven; magnetic stirrers / hot plates; Eppendorf pipettes; ultrasonic bath; multimeter; vacuum pumps; and data logging systems.
Analytical techniques used within the Department of Geosciences:
Analytical analyses are completed utilizing the Department of Geosciences Inductively Coupled Plasma – Atomic Emission Spectroscopy, Laser Ablation - Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS).
Also available for use within the Department of Geosciences are optical microscopes and a X-ray powder diffractometer.Analytical techniques available elsewhere on campus:
Sample characterization – Scanning Electron Microscope, Transmission Electron, and Thermogravimetric Analysis.
Solution analysis – Ion Chromatography, Atomic Adsorption, and
Ion Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry – Mass Spectormetry (IC-MS-MS)
