Research Equipment Training

Students gain bountiful theoretical and hands-on experience in the lab, and operating and maintaining lab instruments prepares them for career success.

Training Resources

To arrange training sessions, please contact Dr. Alena Kubátová.

LAB TRAINING MATERIALS

Gas chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Lab (GC-MS)

Chromatographic methods, particularly those coupled with mass spectrometry, are among the most frequently used analytical techniques. Training will cover the basics and practical approaches to quantitation using GC-MS. The first part of this training is learning to process data using specific software features within the homework on quantitation using internal standard calibration. This will be followed by the actual lab preparing a set of calibration standards, and quantification of test and unknown samples. 

GC-MS Training Information

Gas Chromatography Lab (GC-FID)

Training assignments involve a gas chromatograph with the flame ionization detector (GC-FID). Students will learn basics about the operation of Hewlett Packard (HP 5890) instrument with a split/splitless injector, flow rates, optimization of temperature, and evaluate the repeatability.

GC-FID Training Information

High Resolution Mass Spectrometry Training (TOF-MS)

Graduate students are required to accomplish a minimum of two training sessions while running their own samples under the supervision of TOF operators. To arrange for a training session and sample analysis using high resolution time of flight Mass Spectrometer (HR TOF MS), each student needs prior approval from their advisor. 

TOF-MS Training Information

Size Exclusion Chromatography-Multi-angle light scattering Lab (SEC-MALS)

SEC-MALS is used for the determination of absolute molecular weight (MW). A concentration detector, such as refractive index (RI) or ultraviolet (UV), is required for all SEC and SEC-MALS applications. Students will work to determine the absolute MW of polystyrene or other polymer of choice (with approval), including MW distributions (Mn, Mw, Mz, and D).

SEC-MALS Training Information

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