Wet Chemistry Laboratory

The scientists and technicians at the Wet Chemistry Laboratory prepare samples and provide in-house testing and analysis using optical-based biological and chemical sensors. In general, samples can be optically characterized based on the radiation they emit. Here at ECBC, we have developed an extensive database that includes three-dimensional, excitation-emission spectra. This database is used to develop laser-based point sensors to examine contaminants in the laboratory and in the field.

Due to the unique layout of the laser/optical laboratory and the Wet Chemistry laboratory space, we can optically probe a variety of samples including Bio-safety Level 2 (BL2) organisms. Using the resulting spectral signatures we can identify naturally occurring substances and study man-made compounds in order to ascertain a composite's potential uses.

Features

• Bio-safety Level 2 total exhaust biological safety cabinet
• Standard microbiological equipment
• Fluorescence microscope
• UV/VIS/NIR spectrophotometer
• Flurescence spectrometer with lifetime and 3-D excitation/emission capabilities
• Laser-based fluorimeter tunable from 200 nanometers to 2 micrometers
• Optical sources operating from 200 nanometers to 12 microns
• Generate liquid and particulate aerosols