Microanalytical Services
The Microanalytical Laboratory was founded in 1964 to offer a rapid, accurate and reliable contract analysis service to the academic and industrial communities. Equipment includes:
CE440 Elemental Analyser
CE440 Elemental analyser for the analysis of carbon,
hydrogen, and nitrogen. The CE 440 is capable of analysing a wide range
of samples quickly and reliably, including organics and
pharmaceuticals, environmental samples, polymers, refractories, and
volatile and air sensitive samples. Such applications are valuable in
the plastics, petrochemicals, agriculture, food, and pyrotechnical
industries.
Oxygen Flask Combustion Unit
An Oxygen Flask Combustion Unit, based on the Schöniger flask
method,
is used for the analysis of halogens and sulphur. This well-proven
technique involves the combustion and subsequent analysis of a range
of elements including chlorine, sulphur, and fluorine.
A number
of metals may also be analysed with this system.
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
A Perkin Elmer 2280 Flame AAS
for the analysis of a wide range of metals in different matrices.
A Mettler UMT2 microbalance weighing to 0.1 μg.
We work within tolerance limits of ±0.30%.
Results will be presented as a percentage value and are carried out in
duplicate unless otherwise instructed. A minimal sample mass of 3 mg is
required per analysis. To request an analysis, please download
and fill out the analysis request form with as much
sample information as possible. A purchase order should be enclosed;
U.C.C. samples must include a research director's signature.
