ASIL provides cutting-edge stable isotope analysis of archaeological and modern materials. Our state-of-the-art equipment allows us to analyze a wide range of samples, including bones, teeth, hair, plants, and water. ASIL is equipped with multiple isotope ratio mass spectrometers (IRMS), gas chromatographs (GC), and other specialized instruments to measure stable isotopes of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, and strontium. Additionally, we have access to advanced sample preparation facilities including drilling stations, mills, ovens, and a clean room. 

Equipment List

Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometers (IRMS)

• Isoprime visION IRMS for organic and inorganic isotope analysis

• Isoprime visION IRMS coupled with GC for amino acid analysis

Elemental Analyzer

• Elementar vario PYRO cube for elemental analysis

Attenuated Total Reflectance - Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectrometer (ATR-FTIR)

• Bruker Alpha II ATR-FTIR for sample screening

Water Isotope Analyzer

• Picarro L2130-i CRDS for water vapor and liquid water analysis

Sample Preparation Equipment & Wet Chemistry Laboratory

• Drilling stations

• Oscillating & ball mills

• Freeze drier

• Drying oven

• Vacuum and muffle furnace

• Centrifuges

• Ultrasonicators

• Microbalances

• Access to a clean room