About the Facility
The Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) Laboratory at the University of Manitoba’s Department of Earth Sciences supports high-precision elemental and isotopic analyses for a wide range of research disciplines, including geochemistry, environmental science, biology, and materials science.
The lab houses a New Wave UP213 deep-UV Nd Laser Ablation System coupled to an Agilent 8900 Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS, enabling both in situ (solid) and solution-based analyses.
Instrumentation
- New Wave UP213 deep-UV Nd Laser Ablation System
Provides in situ microanalysis of solid samples with minimal sample preparation. - Agilent 8900 Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS
Delivers high sensitivity and low background detection for trace and ultra-trace element quantification and isotopic measurements.
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LA-ICP-MS | SN-ICP-MS |
Analytical Services
LA-ICP-MS
- In situ trace element analysis of rocks, minerals, meteorites, and biological samples such as fish otoliths, bones, claws, feathers, hair, nails, shells, teeth, and tissues
- Geochronological analyses including U–Pb, Rb–Sr, and Lu–Hf dating
- *Strontium (Sr) isotope ratio determination (contact for details)
SN-ICP-MS
- Trace and ultra-trace element quantification in liquid or digested samples
Fee Schedule (Effective July 1, 2024)
Hourly Rates¹
Instrument | Academic / NSERC | Canadian Government | Commercial |
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LA-ICP-MS | $100 | $150 | $300 |
SN-ICP-MS | $100 | $150 | $300 |
Per-Sample Rates² (Includes Data Reduction)
Service | Academic / NSERC / Government | Commercial |
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LA-ICP-MS (e.g., otolith) | $100/sample (<20 samples) $80/sample (>20 samples) | $300/sample (<20 samples) $240/sample (>20 samples) |
SN-ICP-MS | $100/sample (<20 samples) $80/sample (>20 samples) $60/sample (>100 samples) | $300/sample (<20 samples) $240/sample (>20 samples) $180/sample (>100 samples) |
Sample Preparation
Service | Rate |
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LA-ICP-MS (e.g., otolith) | $150/sample |
SN-ICP-MS (digestion, dilution, etc.) | Contact the lab for details |
¹ Minimum two-hour booking
² Minimum five samples per batch
³ Up to 60 elements — contact the lab manager for details
Discounts are available for collaborative research, method development, or large sample volumes.
Contact:
Supervisor: Alfredo Camacho
Lab Technician: Wei Wang
Personal information:
Dr. Wei Wang
Department of Earth Sciences, University of Manitoba
339 Wallace Building, 125 Dysart Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
R3T 2N2
Tel: (204)474-7843
Email: wei.wang3@umanitoba.ca