Making the most of over 25 years of experience in quantitative elemental analysis by inductively couple plasma (ICP) techniques to answer bio-clinical and environmental research questions, the Trace Element Analysis Facility offers expert advice to research groups and companies on quantitative element analysis, as well as sample preparation and analysis on a collaborative or fee-for-service basis.
Trace Element Analysis Facility at the Department of Veterinary Medicine
Equipment
- Current state-of-the-art Agilent triple quadrupole inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (8900 ICP-MS/MS) and Horiba Jobin Yvon inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer (Ultima 2c).
- The latest microwave digestion technology in the Milestone UltraWave single reaction chamber microwave digestion system.
- All housed in a clean and purpose designed trace element room.
Services
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Elemental/isotopic analysis
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Single particle analysis
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Single or multi-elements
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Semi- and full-quantitative analysis
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Heavy metals analysis
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Impurity analysis
Samples routinely analysed:
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Water, foods and feeds
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Materials and minerals
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Whole blood, serum/plasma, urine, skin, bone, intestinal and other tissues
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PharmaceuticalsSamples from in vitro assays
Analytical concentration range
ppt (ng/L) to ppm (mg/L) - depending on element and sample type
Location
The facility is based in the Department of Veterinary Medicine (see map)
Contact
Facility Manager: Rachel Hewitt
Email: icp@vet.cam.ac.uk
Access and Training
The trace element analysis facility is housed in a dedicated clean room and is therefore a service only facility. Cost variable depending on the number and frequency of samples, instrument used, number of elements and sample prep requirements. Please contact facility manager for further details.
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