Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry and Ecology
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Laboratory

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Laboratory experiences will include full access and use of ThermoElectron isotope ratio mass spectrometers and Picarro cavity-ring down spectrometers. The IRMS is equipped with elemental analyzers, continuous flow capacities, GC, TCEA, pre-con, laser, common-acid-bath. Available also are vacuum preparation lines for organic and inorganic compounds of biological and environmental interest.  



Methods and techniques

Preparation and Analysis Methods
in-tube sample combustion for C and/or N analysis
CN elemental analyzer combustion for C and/or N analysis
zinc reduction of water for H analysis
offline separation of CO2 and H2O in air or in a sealed tube
CO2 equilibration with water for O analysis
acidification of carbonate for C and O analysis
cellulose preparation and nitration
GC analysis of CO2, N2O, and CH4 in air
reference materials
building your own vacuum lines

Field Techniques

Field Techniques
atmospheric water vapor collection
leaf collection
stem collection for water sources
water collection
air sampling
soil respiration sampling
soil gas sampling
double-labeled water
breath sampling

Instrumentation

Delta Plus IRMS
MAT 252/253 IRMS
Delta V IRMS
Picarro CRDS
continuous flow interface
dual inlet sample introduction
elemental analyzer
tube cracker
gas chromatography
coupled laser/GC-IRMS
Precon
microbalance
soil respiration and gas analysis system
infrared gas analyzer

Data Interpretation

data reduction templates
QAQC and error analysis
GIS and ISOMAP
isotope mixing models
isotopeprocess models
double-labeled water
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  • Home
  • IsoCamp
  • Course Details
    • International Students
    • Instructors
    • Laboratory
    • Lectures
    • Salt Lake City
  • About
  • Alumni
    • 1996-1999
    • 2000-2003
    • 2004-2007
    • 2008-2011
    • 2012-2015
    • 2016 +
  • Contact