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Chemical Services Laboratory
Mission Statement
The mission of the Chemical Services Laboratory is to: (i) provide state-of-the-art chemical analytical services and expertise in order to support the educational and research needs of the Chemistry Department and the Watershed Studies Institute, (ii) prepare students for successful careers/higher education that recognize chemical analysis training as a key job asset and (iii) act as a resource center for users of chemical analysis data in the Murray State University community, regional industries and the universities in the region and beyond.
Who are we?
A group of technically-trained, problem-solving oriented, entrepreneureal Chemistry faculty, staff, and students dedicated to the concept of regional and University service through a broad spectrum of chemical analysis.
What are our areas of expertise?
Air Pollutant Analysis
Bioassay Techniques
Controlled Substance Analysis
Environmental Analysis
Inorganic Substances
Organic Compound Identification
Pesticide Analysis
Soil Chemistry Survey
Trace Metal Analysis
What instrumentation is at our disposal?
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (several types)
Continuous Wave and Fourier Transform Nuclear Magnetic
Resonance Spectrophotometry (NMR)
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
High Pressure Liquid Chromatography
Infrared Spectroscopy
Ion Chromatography
Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometry
Wet Methods of Analysis
X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) with cooling capability to -90C
Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
Brookfield Viscometer with small sample adapter.
We want to be of service to you. Please contact:
Bommanna Loganathan , Ph.D.
bloganathan@murraystate.edu
Phone: 270-809-3044
For Additional Information Write:
Director
Chemical Services Laboratory
Department of Chemistry
Jesse D. Jones Hall
Murray State University
Murray, KY 42071
Or Call:
1 (270) 809-2586 (Office)
1 (270) 809-3044 (Loganathan)
To send an e-mail message, click here: bloganathan@murraystate.edu
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