Procedures

Sample Preparation Techniques

Proper sample preparation is key to good results. The TRAIL offers several system for sample preparation and collaborates with additional resources.

New wave Micromill for highly spatially refined milling of solid samples.

CEM Mars microwave digestion system with “express” and “ultraprep” vessels for routine and challenging digestions.

A series of balances from 100g down to 10 ug.

Collaborative facilities

Geosciences facilities include rock saws, thin section equipment and crushers.

Sample submission Guidelines

  1. Contact us
          Geochronology, mapping and heavy isotopes
                Barry Shaulis  bshaulis@uark.edu
          Water chemistry, solution analysis, speciation
                Erik Pollock  epolloc@uark.edu
  2. Prepare samples
          General sample prep information can be found here but specific project may require variations
  3. Ship samples
          Include all relevant information with the samples
          Email us with the sample information and tracking number