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www.chem.tamu.edu/services/naa features information about the Elemental Analysis Laboratory.

The Elemental Analysis Laboratory at Texas A&M University is a component of the Department of Chemistry 's Center for Chemical Characterization and Analysis. The laboratory provides research support in the area of elemental and trace analysis as well as service analyses to TAMU users, other university and government agencies and private industry. It is unique in that it features fast neutron activation analysis (FNAA) capabilities in addition to thermal instrumental neutron activation (INAA) using the University's Nuclear Science Center 1 MW TRIGA research reactor. In addition, the laboratory has recently added inductively-coupled plasma - mass spectrometry to its stable of facilities.  The ICP-MS has been fitted with both conventional sample introduction hardware for solution work as well as a 213 nm laser ablation system for studying solids and surfaces.  The laboratory is extensively used to benefit a wide variety of research programs, reporting some 50,000 measurements completed each operational year.

Contact:
Dr. William D. James
Manager, Elemental Analysis Laboratory
Center for Chemical Characterization and Analysis
Texas A & M University
3144 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3144

Phone : (979) 845-7630 or (979)845-2341
Fax : (979) 845-1655