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| The Interinstitutional Analytical Instrumentation Unit (IU) |
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| Head:
Ahmed Nasser, Ph.D.
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| The main mission of the IU is to put together a variety of scientific instruments that will satisfy the analytical needs of the ARO researchers, covering a wide spectrum of scientific areas. The IU regulates purchases of modern and expensive analytical equipment and provides proper management, operation and long- term maintenance of the equipment. The IU maximizes the efficient use of the interinstitutional equipment while minimizing costs of needed analyses by reducing payments for outsourced analytical services. |
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Address: Tsabam, Volcani Center, P.O.B 15159 Rishon LeZion 7505101, Israel The analytical services of the IU include: development of analytical methods, analysis and interpretation of results. These services will satisfy a wide spectrum of research needs such as: - Identification and quantification of a wide variety of biologically-significant compounds, such as natural products, including toxins, metabolites and pharmaceutical raw materials.
- Identification and quantification of micro-pollutants (pesticides, organic solvents, PPCPs, etc.), from different media such as: water, soil, wastes, foodstuffs and plant materials.
- Separation and concentration of substances of interest.
- Quantitative analysis of ions in aqueous samples.
- Headspace gas analysis for the identification and quantification of volatile substances.
- Spectroscopic (FTIR) analysis to identify and characterize the structure of raw materials, products and contaminants.
- Measurements of nanoparticles size in various solvents, zeta potential and average molecular weight of polymers and proteins.
- Three-dimensional x-ray imaging (micro-CT scanning) of the fine structure of objects such as seeds, insects, roots and the soil aggregates.
Analytical Instrumentation The IU is equipped with a variety of analytical instruments which enable the fulfillment of the mission of the IU. Below is a list of the available instruments (an annual review and purchasing plan for new equipment will take place): |
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