Instrumental Analysis Laboratory

In the Instrumental analysis laboratory, qualitative and quantitative element analysis is performed with UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The concentration of gross alpha activity is determined in terrestrial and aquatic samples by alpha scintillation detector. The activity concentration of natural radionuclides (U, Th and K) in sediment, soil, rock and biological samples are measured using gamma spectrometric method. In addition, radiation dose rate measurements are carried out in field studies.

Laboratory capability:

• ZnS(Ag) scintillation alpha counter
• UV-Vis spectrophotometer
• Microscope
• Portable survey dose meter
• Scintillation gamma Spectrometer (3"x3" NaI(Tl) Detector )
• Thermostat shaker water bath
• Deep freezer (-35°C)
• Refrigerator