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Submitting
Samples
It is the
responsibility of the sample submitter to determine appropriate techniques, sample requirements,
concerns or additional preparations required for their study.
Please
contact the laboratory manager before submitting samples (bharlow@wsu.edu).
The Stable Isotope Core Laboratory at Washington State
University uses the
Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for Light Stable Isotopes,
developed by T.B. Coplen of the USGS.
Use of this database
software improves reliability and accuracy of data storage and normalized
isotopic results. Use the form below for submitting samples and use a
unique identifier for each sample.
Replicate analyses are
treated as an independent sample unless there was an error on our part.
All analyses sample submission
form (Microsoft Excel file)
All samples can be
shipped to:
Washington State
University, SBS
Stable Isotope Core Laboratory, Attn: Ben
Harlow
G-81 Eastlick
Pullman, WA 99164-4236
Solid samples (EA, TC/EA):
Appropriate sample amounts must be determined first by the lab
manager. Samples for 13C,
15N, or 34S analysis need to be in tin capsules and
samples for 18O & 2H analysis need to be in
silver capsules. Samples less than 7 mg can typically fit in 4x6 mm
capsules, whereas 5x9 mm capsules are sufficient for samples up to 40 mg. Please
use the smallest capsule present and fold tightly into a small sphere to
reduce jams in autosamplers and reactors. For
samples larger than 40 mg, use 9x10 mm capsules. These packed capsules can
be submitted in a 96 well cell plate. Be sure to secure and label the tray
before shipping.
Sulfur analysis or
extremely large samples may require a combustion aid. Contact the lab manager for more details.
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