Floor 2
This space is designed as a future lab expansion area. More...
After samples are received they are stored in a cooler until they are processed. This is important in order to obtain accurate analytical results for the sample. More...
In the Volatiles Analysis lab, scientists study and analyze volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in samples. VOCs are chemicals that volatilize (or evaporate) when they are exposed to air, and can affect our health and the environment. These compounds are found in a variety of everyday products, from dry erase markers, cosmetics and perfumes, to industrial and construction materials. More...
In the Conventionals Analysis lab, scientists test for inorganic parameters, including nutrients, in soil and water samples. More...
In the Organics Prep/Extraction lab, scientists prepare water or soil samples for semi-volatile gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) analysis, which identifies and quantifies specific substances. Among the many chemicals of interest are polyaromatic hydrocarbons, pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). More...
In the Semi-Volatiles Analysis lab, scientists analyze samples for semi-volatile compounds such as pesticides and herbicides, and compounds found in plastics, shampoos and oils. The lab monitors about 200 compounds that are suspected to be harmful to health or the environment. More...
Room 220 - Future Lab Space
Room 221 - Sample Cooler
Room 224 - Volatiles Analysis Lab
Room 225 - Conventionals Analysis Lab
Room 230 - Organics Prep/Extraction Lab
Room 231 - Semi-Volatiles Analysis Lab
