​Triple Quad - Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry Lab (TQ-ICP MS Lab)

The TQ-ICP MS Lab at the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology is indeed a model for excellence in geochemical analysis. Through the implementation of advanced protocols, such as the closure-type PFA vial system (Savillex^®; USA) and state-of-the-art microwave digestion techniques, the lab minimizes contamination and ensures reproducibility in its analyses. The use of the TQ-ICP MS with Collision and Reaction Cell (CRC) technology significantly enhances its precision in trace element and isotope ratio measurements.

The optimization of workflows through the use of plastic labware (15, 50ml Centrifuge vials) and Ultra-Pure water (18.2 Ω) further strengthens the lab's ability to achieve unparalleled accuracy. By verifying calibration standards and incorporating Certified Reference Material (CRM) and geological reference material, the lab maintains the reliability and robustness of its results. This commitment to precision enables the generation of data that is critical for the scientific understanding of Earth's geological processes.

Your guidelines for sample submission are clear and structured:-

• Geological samples should be in powdered form with -200 mesh size and a quantity of 5 gm, including proper identification and rock type.
• Water samples should be filtered using Grade-I filter paper, with TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) of less than 300 ppm.