sDepartment of Geology & Geophysics Stable Isotope Laboratory

Dr. Ethan L. Grossman, Director
Kao Tai, Laboratory Manager
  • New ThermoFinnigan DELTAplusXP with
    • CarloErba combustion elemental analyzer (EA) for C, N, and S isotopic analyses of organic matter
    • ThermoFinnigan TC/EA for D and O isotopic analyses of water and O isotopic analyses of phosphates and sulfates
    • GasBench II for C, O, and H isotopic analyses of water and C and O isotopic analyses of carbonates
  •  Finnigan MAT 251 isotope ratio mass spectrometer with
    • Finnigan Kiel II automated analysis system for calcium carbonate and dolomite
  • New Wave computer controlled micromilling system

Students in Advanced Stable Isotope Methods Asmaa running the mass spectrometer
Amy, Tara, and Susan preparing  for a run on the Gas Bench for Advanced Stable Isotope Methods (GEOL681). Asmaa setting up a run on the mass spectrometer for Advanced Stable Isotope Methods (GEOL681). David (left) and Kai (right) are in the background

Rates for Contract Analyses

   Turnaround time: typically six weeks depending on number of samples
   Rush orders (less than two weeks) can be accomodated for an additional $7.50 per sample.

<> Contact people  Dr. Ethan Grossman (e-grossman@tamu.edu) Office: 979 845-0637, Lab: 979 458-4486

Other Stable Isotope Laboratories at Texas A&M University
 

Isotope Biogeochemistry Laboratory
 Paleoceanography Laboratory (Dr. Niall Slowey, Department of Oceanography)
   Stable Isotope Laboratory (Dr. Tom Boutton, Department of Rangeland Ecology and Management)