Description
The Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison (UW-Madison) has launched the Soil and Environmental Science Analysis Lab. This facility provides specialized analytical and testing services designed to support researchers and academic investigators in soil science, biogeochemistry, environmental science, ecology, agriculture, and related fields.
Facility Details
| Detail |
Information |
| Facility Name |
Soil and Environmental Science Analysis Lab |
| Host Department |
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences |
| Institution |
University of Wisconsin–Madison (UW-Madison) |
| Service Scope |
Internal UW-Madison research teams and external researchers |
Available Analytical Capabilities & Instrumentation
The facility provides quantitative concentrations and isotopic measurements across solid, aqueous, and gas samples using advanced instrumentation:
- Total Carbon (C) and Nitrogen (N) Analysis: Conducted using either a Leco CN828-MC or a FlashSmart EA elemental analyzer.
- Carbon and Nitrogen Stable Isotope Analysis: Evaluated in both solid and aqueous specimens using a Thermo DeltaQ Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer.
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Methane (CH4) Stable Isotope Analysis: Measured via a Picarro G2201-I analyzer coupled to a SAM auto-analyzer configured for Exetainer sample vials.
- Trace Gas Concentration Analysis: Concentration measurements of nitrous oxide (N2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and methane (CH4) via gas chromatography on a Shimadzu GC-2014.
- Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC) Analysis: Concentration determination in water samples and soil extracts via UV-persulfate oxidation using a Teledyne Instruments Fusion TOC Analyzer.
- Ammonium (NH4+) and Nitrate (NO3-) Analysis: Concentration testing in aqueous samples and soil extracts utilizing colorimetric methodology.
Eligible Research Areas
Analytical support is open to academic and scientific initiatives focused on:
- Soil and environmental sciences
- Nutrient cycling and carbon dynamics
- Biogeochemistry and ecology
- Agricultural sciences and ecosystem change
- Related environmental and biological disciplines
Sample Submission & Contact Information
Investigators seeking information regarding submission procedures, testing protocols, operational fees, or facility contacts can access the official platform below:
Access the UW-Madison Soil and Environmental Science Analysis Lab Portal
