Prices

CARBON δ¹³C and NITROGEN δ¹⁵N (per sample rates)

OXYGEN δ¹⁸O (per sample rates)

HYDROGEN δ²H (per sample rates)

SULFUR δ³⁴S and δ³³S (per sample rates)

GC-c-IRMS                                    

1. Price includes both δ¹³C and δ¹⁸O if required.
2. A minimum batch of 20 samples should be submitted. If less than 20, extra charges may apply or analysis may be delayed in order to make up a batch. A batch fee of $200 applies for batches of less than 10 samples.

For a quote on analytical charges for other types of materials not listed above, please contact Kim Baublys, Stable Isotope Geochemistry Laboratory Operational Manager at k.baublys@uq.edu.au.

Lab access fee for use of facilities

Where all work below is carried out by School laboratory staff (at the associated rate), the lab access fee is not applicable.

Services for sample preparation

Elemental analysis with ICP-OES (per sample rates)

Elemental analysis by Quadrupole ICP-MS (per sample rates)

TOC and CNS analysis by elemental anlayzer (per sample rates)

Instrument hire

Daily/hourly rate-where clients work in lab with minimal supervision

* To receive the daily rate, the instrument usage time should be >10hours, otherwise the hourly rate will be used

For a quote on analytical charges for other types of materials not listed above, please email Environmental Geochemistry Laboratory Operational Manager, Dr Ai Nguyen, at a.nguyen3@uq.edu.au.

Details of oxide analysis and elemental detection limit

XRF oxide analysis include:

Na2O, MgO, Al2O3, SiO2, P2O5, SO3, K2O, CaO, TiO2, V2O5, Cr2O5, Mn3O4, Fe2O3, NiO, CuO, ZnO, SrO, ZrO2, BaO, HfO2, PbO, LOI

ICPOES oxide analysis include:

Al2O3, CaO, Fe2O3, K2O, MgO, MnO, Na2O, P2O5, SiO2, TiO2, H2O, LOI (Loss on Ignition).

ICP-OES minor and trace elements – standard suites (typical lor’s)

Detection limits are illustrative only and are determined for each individual experiment. They may differ from experiment to experiment.

ICP-MS trace elements (typical lor’s)

Detection limits are illustrative only and are determined for each individual experiment. They may differ from experiment to experiment.

Where all work is carried out by technical staff (at the associated rate), the lab access fee is not applicable.

• A minimum batch of 20 samples should be submitted. If less than 20, extra charges may apply or waiting time may be longer to make a batch.
• For the above isotopic analyses, if bomb digestion is required over standard open-beaker digestions, an extra $30 per sample will be charged.
• Prices are based on normal samples ready for analysis in the Radiogenic Isotope Laboratory. Difficult samples will incur surcharge depending on the nature of the samples. Samples that need substantial pre-preparation outside the rif lab will incur extra labor/consumable costs.

The laboratory uses an asi laser with thermofisher icap-q or x-series quadrupole icpms.

Standard la-q-icpms services include analysis of appropriate reference materials before and after each batch of samples. Daily external and technician-assisted UQ rates include full data processing and quality assurance as appropriate.   

See sample preparation section for information on preparing samples for la-icpms.

Laser ablation – multicollector – icp-ms (la-mc-icpms)

The combination of asi laser with nu instruments multicollector icpms is the most sensitive and complex technique currently available, offering unprecedented capabilities in selective analysis for geochronology.

For a quote on analytical charges for other types of materials not listed above, or different types of combinations, please contact Professor Jian-Xin Zhao, Radiogenic Isotope Laboratory Academic Manager, at j.zhao@uq.edu.au.

• Valid January 2022
• All prices are in Australian dollars and exclusive of GST at 10 per cent for applicable Australian transactions.
• Where all external work is carried out by School staff (at the associated external rate), lab access fees are typically not applicable.
• Analytical charges listed generally apply to samples that are ready for acid digestion or fusion. Additional charges will apply for samples that require pre-processing prior to digestion (eg crushing, splitting, drying, homogenisation etc).
• For non-conventional samples requiring non-routine processing, method development or additional advice on preparation, additional charges of $100 per hour will apply.
• Payment must be made or a payment process be in place (RISQ or PO signed and authorised) prior to release of results.
• A minimum batch of 20 samples should be submitted. If less than 20, extra charges may apply or analysis may be delayed in order to make up a batch. A batch fee of $200 applies for batches of less than 10 samples.
• For non-conventional samples requiring non-routine analysis, method development or additional advice on analytical set-up and data processing, an additional charge of $100 per hour will apply.