ISO 4-6 Isotope Geochemistry Clean Laboratory

This facility allows the preparation of samples for radiogenic isotope analyses and trace element work in an ultra-clean environment.

Technical details

• Preparation of samples for Cosmogenic Isotopes
• Column chemistry: Lu-Hf, Sm-Nd, Rb-Sr and Fe
• 'Soft' dissolution (mafic samples)
• High-temperature high-pressure dissolution (felsic samples and zircons)
• Microwave digestion of silicate samples
• Variety of certified rock and mineral standards
• Variety of spike solutions for high-precision isotope analyses

To obtain the high level of cleanliness necessary for high precision analyses, and for OH&S reasons, access is only available to trained staff and students, or under strict supervision