An Elementar Vario Max Cube analyzer in a lab.

The ANSERV Lab uses an Elementar Vario Max Cube analyzer to measure carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur by combusting solid or liquid samples and analyzing the resulting gas. We use helium as the carrier gas. Samples can be run overnight. 

 

DEENA II digesters from Seal Analytical digest liquid samples.The ANSERV Lab uses two DEENA II digesters from Seal Analytical to digest liquid samples for subsequent metals and/or total phosphorus content. These instruments typically operate overnight. 

 

A robot measures the pH and electrical conductivity of soil and water samples.

The ANSERV Lab uses two robots to measure pH and electrical conductivity of soil and water samples. The robots are a tremendous time-saver compared with manual pH/EC measurement.

 

A lab tech sets up a soil pH robot run.

Lab Technician Kane Barr sets up a soil pH robot run. 

 

An image a high-performance Elemental Analyzer–Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer designed for analysis of carbon and nitrogen isotopes in solid samples in a lab room.

The Thermo Scientific™ EA IsoLink™ IRMS System (CN) is a high-performance Elemental Analyzer–Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (EA-IRMS) designed for analysis of carbon and nitrogen isotopes in solid samples. The instrument is configured to analyze solid samples enriched in carbon and nitrogen isotopes. This image includes the EA IsoLink CN (Elemental Analyzer), Delta Q IRMS (Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer), Conflo IV (Universal Continuous Flow Interface), computer, and gas cylinders.