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Sercon Applications
The range of applications of Sercon’s instruments is incredible. From animal migration to atmospheric sciences, breath testing to bioarcheology, human physiology to hydrocarbon exploration, habitat change to honey adulteration, trophic levels to trace gases, the researchers around the world who use our instruments work in a hugely diverse range of disciplines. The applications notes below showcase a few of these, and we’re currently working on more. If you’re interested in using our instruments for an application not shown here, please get in touch to discuss your research requirements.
App Notes
Agriscience
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
Medical
Assessing the effect of L-Carnitine on fat oxidation, protein turnover and body composition on slightly overweight people
Mitochondrial Dysfunction as Assessed by an ABCA2 Breath Test and its Relationship to Liver Fibrosis in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Monitoring Gastric Emptying via a Simple Non-invasive Breath Test
Helicobacter Pylori detection with the ABCA2
Ecology
Environmental
TOC-IRMS An established technique
Determining Sources and Cycling of Nitrate in an Agricultural Catchment Using δ15N and δ18O in Nitrate
A breakthrough in detection limits for δ13CDOC measurements of surface waters using thermal oxidation
Stable isotopes in tree rings via Laser Ablation – Combustion – GCIRMS
The measurement of multiple stable isotopes in tree rings and leaves with Sercon and Teledyne Cetac
Tree Ring Measurements of δ13C using Laser Ablation LA-IRMS
Paper – A new automated method for high-throughput carbon and hydrogen isotope analysis of gaseous and dissolved methaneat atmospheric concentrations
Geology
Continuous Flow Isotopic Analysis of Small Carbonate Samples (10-90µg) using a Sercon EA-IRMS
Quantifying carbonate concentration alongside the measurement of isotope ratios in sediment samples via continuous flow IRMS analysis
Continuous Flow Isotopic Analysis of Small Carbonate Samples (10-90µg) Using a Sercon EA-IRMS or G Preparation Unit
δ18O analysis of diatom silica via laser ablation -IRMS and associated methods for removing exchangeable oxygen
Technical Notes and Data Bulletins
At Sercon we are constantly developing our instruments to improve their performance and our specifications. From the improved sensitivity of our instruments with the high sensitivity source, to the large dynamic range possible with our high resolution amplifiers, we are always striving to optimise instrument performance by using the latest technology to meet and exceed customer requirements.
Below you will find technical notes on our innovative instruments, and data bulletins from our demo lab.
Technical Notes
Continuous Flow Isotopic Analysis of Small Carbonate Samples (10-90µg) using a Sercon EA-IRMS
Quantifying carbonate concentration alongside the measurement of isotope ratios in sediment samples via continuous flow IRMS analysis
Continuous Flow Isotopic Analysis of Small Carbonate Samples (10-90µg) Using a Sercon EA-IRMS or G Preparation Unit
δ18O analysis of diatom silica via laser ablation -IRMS and associated methods for removing exchangeable oxygen
CN analysis in very small samples using the Integra2
Simultaneous NCS Analysis via EA-IRMS
Fractionation Effects in Hyphenated Laser Ablation Systems
ABCA2 upgrade
Innovative trapping loop technology
Service
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