Analytical laboratory
About us
The analytical laboratory is located in room 1:28 in the Joseph Priestley Building at the Mile End campus.
Our services
Please refer to our service level agreement [PDF 28 KB].
Equipment
Atomic absorption spectrometer
Varian 220FS SpectrAA Atomic Absorption Spectrometer & GTA 110 - Measurement of a wide range of trace metals (and some non-metals) using flame and electrothermal atomisation techniques. Automatic multiple element analysis of samples can be programmed using a sample preparation accessory.
Automatic gamma counter
Wallac 1480 Wizard Gamma Counter - Measurement of gamma emitting radionuclides using a 3 inch NaI well detector. The counter has a large sample capacity (max. of 1000 x 13mm tubes) and has an optimised counting library for over 30 isotopes. It is particularly useful for radioimmunoassay, e.g. with 125I.
Gamma spectrometer
Canberra Gamma Spectrometer with a broad energy range germanium detector, cooled with liquid nitrogen, and Genie 2000 software - Measurement of environmental radionuclides such as Cs-137 and Pb-210.
GC mass spectrometer
Agilent GC-MS, comprising a 6890 GC and 5973 MSD - Separation and identification of volatile, thermally stable molecules and molecules that can be derivatised to reduce their polarity. The mass selective detector (MSD) can use either electron ionisation or chemical ionisation (positive and negative modes) and has a mass range of 1.6 - 800.0 amu. The GC has a split/splitless inlet and also an Electron Capture Detector. The system also features a 100 sample AutoSampler and Automatic Injector.
Agilent LC, comprising a 1100 Series LC with quaternary pump, temperature controlled autosampler, column thermostat, diode array detector (DAD) and fluorescence detector - Separation, identification and quantification of polar and non-polar molecules using spectral analysis (DAD) and sensitive detection of fluorescent molecules.
LC mass spectrometer
Agilent LC-MS, comprising a 1100 Series LC and SL Ion Trap MSD - Separation, identification and quantification of polar and non-polar molecules; particularly useful for large molecules, eg proteins, and for temperature sensitive compounds. The LC has a quaternary pump, temperature controlled autosampler, a column thermostat and diode array detector. The MSD has ESI, APCI and Nanospray sources, has a standard mass range of 15 - 2200 amu ( extended range 200 - 4000 amu) and a syringe pump for direct infusion into the MSD or to perform Flow Injection Analysis.
Liquid scintillation counter
Wallac 1414 WinSpectral Liquid Scintillation Counter - Measurement of beta emitting radiolabelled molecules with capacity for up to 1248 x 4 ml vials The counter uses digital spectrum analysis (DSA), the digital overlay technique and spectrum libraries to enable dpm counting without the need for quench curve measurements. The DSA feature allows the counter to determine automatically which isotope is present from a selection of three ( H-3, C-14 and 1 other).
Charging
There are a range of charges for SBCS staff [PDF 40 KB], academic users [PDF 20 KB] other than SBCS staff and commercial users [PDF 36 KB]. Please contact us with regards to cost for your own individual needs.
Please contact the facility manager for further details and charges.