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SOIL SCIENCE APPLICATIONS
Studying nutrient cycles, soil organic matter dynamics, and microbial activity
SOIL SCIENCE APPLICATIONS
Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS) is a powerful tool in soil science, for studying nutrient cycles, soil organic matter dynamics, and microbial activity. By measuring isotopic ratios of elements like carbon and nitrogen, IRMS helps researchers understand soil fertility, track nutrient sources and transformations, and assess the impact of agricultural practices on soil health. This detailed isotopic analysis aids in developing sustainable land management strategies, optimizing fertilizer use, and mitigating soil degradation, ultimately contributing to enhanced crop productivity and environmental conservation.


SOIL SCIENCE Instruments
The world’s most sensitive small radius IRMS
The HS2022 is the most sensitive small radius IRMS in the world. Combining superior analytical performance with reliability, flexibility, ease of use and maintenance, the HS2022 IRMS ensures that all your scientific needs are met. Backed by over 20 years of development with a no compromise approach to its engineering integrity, Sercon provides the ultimate isotope ratio mass spectrometer. This technology is available in both continuous flow and dual inlet mode, and can be interfaced to a wide range of sample preparation devices and inlets. The HS2022 IRMS incorporates many high level design features, including an extremely robust, linear and sensitive source, a stainless steel flight tube, a thoria-coated filament, and high resolution amplifiers for a large dynamic range.
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Application Notes
Soil Science
Detecting the Addition of Cane Sugar to Authentic Palm Sugar Using δ13C Analysis of an Internal Isotopic Standard
The Application of Isotopic and Elemental Analysis to Determine the Geographical Origin of Premium Long Grain Rice
Ginseng authenticity testing by measuring carbon, nitrogen and sulphur stable isotope compositions that differ based on cultivation, land and organic fertilizer type
Pollen, Bee’s Wax and Honey Measurements – 𝛅13C Analysis using Laser Ablation IRMS
Measuring carbon balances and greenhouse gas fluxes in soils at the Wolfson field laboratory
The impact on CO2 emissions from soil of photooxidation of pyrogenic organic matter
Simultaneous NCS Analysis via EA-IRMS
Detecting adulteration of honey – δ13C analysis with the LC-I
CN analysis in very small samples using the Integra2
Academic References
AOAC method 991.41. C-4 Plant sugars in Honey. Internal standard stable carbon isotope ratio method. First action 1998.