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Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry (TIMS) Lab
Dept. of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, University of Houston

Our Facilities
Discover the cutting-edge Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry (TIMS) lab at the University of Houston. Equipped with two state-of-the-art Thermo Scientific Triton instruments (a Triton Plus and Triton XT) that have been upgraded for enhanced performance. Both instruments feature an upgraded "H4" balcony cup and an additional "L5" cup for enhanced Ca isotope measurement in static mode, making the lab unique in N. America and one of only ~3 in the world. Our 250 sq. ft metal-free class-500 clean room ensures clean and precise sample dissolution, spiking, and isolation of target elements through column chromatography. For inquiries about our rates, current schedule, and analytical capabilities, please email Dr. Antonelli.
![]() Filament turret | ![]() Faraday cups, prior to installation of the Ca package |
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![]() Inside the source of George Benson | ![]() Inside the source of Hedy Lamarr |
![]() Space age technology | ![]() Electrostatic lenses, during Ca package upgrades |
![]() New extra wide slits | ![]() Hedy's "spiderweb" that connects cups to the amplifiers |
![]() ion getter vacuum pump | ![]() Hedy |
![]() George |
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