Isotope Geochemistry Clean Laboratory

This facility allows the preparation of samples for radiogenic isotope alanyses and trace element work in an ultraclean environment.

• Column chemistry: Lu-Hf, Sm-Nd, Rb-Sr and Fe

• 'soft' dissolution (mafic samples)

• high-temperature high-pressure dissolution (felsic samples and zircons)

• 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.