Stable Isotope Geochemistry Laboratory

 

The Stable Isotope Geochemistry Lab is equipped with an Isotopic Ratio Mass Spectrometer able to run Carbon and Oxygen stable isotope measurements of carbonate powders and water samples. The laboratory provides services for both academic and applied research.

 

Contacts

Giovanna Della Porta (Supervisor)

telefono +39 02 503 15520;

Giovanna Della Porta (RADRL);

telefono +39 02 503 15520;

Elena Ferrari (Technician)

telefono +39 02 503 15576;

 

Equipment

Continuous flow Isotopic Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS) Delta V Advantage (Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.) connected to an automated carbonate preparation device (GasBench II).

Research Activity

Measurements of δ¹⁸O and δ¹³C values from carbonate rocks, fossils and carbonate cements for sedimentological, diagenetic, paleoenvironmental, paleoceanographic and paleoclimatic studies. Measurements of water δ¹⁸O and DIC (Dissolved Inorganic Carbon) δ¹³C values to investigate climatic, hydrothermal and environmental issues.