TRACE Lab Facilties
The IRMS lab is able to analyze samples for outside researchers. Please email PI Cotton if you are interested in TRACE Lab analytical capabilities.
The TRACE lab facility is a state of the art isotope ratio mass spectrometer lab with the capability to measure the stable isotope composition of C,N,O and H on most materials. The lab is jointly directed by Dr. Jennifer Cotton and Dr. Scott Hauswirth in the department of Geological Sciences at CSU Northridge. The facility is located in Eucalyptus Hall room 2027.
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The lab is centered around a new Thermo Scientific Delta V Advantage Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS).
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The following peripherals are connected to the Delta V IRMS:
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Costech Elemental Analyzer (EA) for bulk C and N isotope analysis of organic compounds such as soils, paleosols, plants, animal tissues, foods
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Temperature Conversion Elemental Analyzer (TC/EA) for O and H isotope analysis of waters and organic compounds such as plant and animal tissues, foods
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Gasbench (II) for C and O isotope analysis of carbonate minerals
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Trace GC Isolink for compound specific C and H isotope analysis of organic compounds such alkanes and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
