Thermo-Chemical Elemental Analyzer and Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer for Dummies

Project PI: Brittany "Maya" Fuemmeler

Project Advisor: Dr. Tracy Wiegner

I will be writing an easy to understand, standard operating procedure for the new Thermo-Chemical Elemental Analyzer (TC/EA) and Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS) in the UH Hilo Analytical Laboratory. The TC/EA will be available for use by researchers to be able to detect and analyze the elemental concentrations within a sample, and the IRMS will be used to detect and analyze the stable Carbon, Nitrogen, and Oxygen isotopes. These machines are useful in research pertaining to environmental pollution as well as atmospheric and marine sciences. In addition, I will be creating a timeline of the process from applying for grant money, to the equipment installation and use.

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