We currently operate a Finnigan MAT 253, equipped with a Finnigan Conflo-III, a dual-inlet system, and a manifold serving 10 manual breakers. Our inlet systems include a Eurovector Elemental Analyzer, a Hekatech high temperature pyrolysis furnace,and a Finnigan Gas Bench with two cryo-concentrators.

The Thermo-Finnigan MAT253 gas source isotope ratio monitoring mass spectrometer. The Conflo III is visible on the far left, followed by the ion-source housing, deflection magnet and the detectors (using a 6 cup configuration). The dual inlet system is visible on the front cover, and the manifold stubs on the top cover.

The high temperature pyrolysis system. On the left the power supply, and on the right the furnace. Samples are introduced through the autosampler on top. This system is used for oxygen isotope work on solids and μl amounts of fluids.

The Eurovector Elemental Analyzer. This system is used to determine the CNS contents and isotopic ratios of solid samples. The grey box on the left is the switchover valve controlling which system feeds into the mass-spec.

Gas Bench

Weighing Station