University of Toronto
UTSC Aquatic Biogeochemistry and Food Web Unit
The Aquatic Biogeochemistry laboratories at the Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, contain all the modern analytical instruments required for leading-edge research to address a multitude of environmental problems related to eutrophication, contaminant fate and transport, and fisheries. Our facilities are equipped to support a wide range of analyses of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of aquatic ecosystems. We also provide state-of-the-art instrumentation to support field research related to lake hydrodynamics and ecohydrology. The facilities are located in the Environmental Science and Chemistry Building, which is certified as LEED Gold by the Canadian Green Building Council.
Culturing
Labconco Logic Class 2 Type A2 Biosafety CabinetWork station provides personnel, product and environmental protection from hazardous particulates such as agents that require Biosafety Level 1 or 2. |
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Millipore Synergy UV Water Purification SystemWater purification system providing ultrapure water for laboratory needs (e.g., buffers and bacterial media preparation). |
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Powers Scientific Light & Temperature Control Growth ChamberTemperature-controlled unit allowing the use of large-volume flasks. Ability to control light intensity and light cycles. |
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Thermo Revco Elite Plus -86°C FreezerUltra-Low Freezer allowing for the safe storage and preservation of biological samples. |
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VWR ADV Model 5000 ShakerShaker allowing the use of large-volume flasks. |
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Lyophilization
Labconco FreeZone 12 Plus LyophilizerFreeze drier used to preserve perishable materials, extend shelf life or make material more convenient for transport. |
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Labconco FreeZone 2.5 LyophilizerFreeze drier used to preserve perishable materials, extend shelf life or make material more convenient for transport. |
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Spectrophotometry
Thermo Genesys 10S UV-Vis SpectrophotometerSpectrophotometer which features a high resolution (1.8nm) dual-beam optics, allowing simultaneous measurement of the sample with real-time reference beam correction, providing highly accurate data and photometric accuracy. |
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Molecular Devices SpectraMax 340pc Microplate ReaderMicroplate reader which supports various absorbance assay categories, such as protein quantitation, endotoxin detection, microbial growth, ELISAs and immunoassays, reporter gene assays, phosphotases/kinases, enzyme assays, and cell viability, proliferation, and cytotoxicity. |
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Agilent 7700 Series ICP-MS with Autosampler(Mass Spectrophotometry) Uses an inductively coupled plasma to ionize samples and create atomic and small polyatomic ions, which are then detected. Used for its ability to detect metals and several non-metals in liquid samples at very low concentrations. It can detect different isotopes of the same element, which makes it a versatile tool in isotopic labeling. |
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Water Isotope Analysis
LGR DLT-100 Water Isotope AnalyzerMeasures hydrogen and oxygen isotopic composition in liquid water samples. |
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Mercury Analysis
LECO AMA254 Mercury AnalyzerSpecifically designed for fast, safe, and accurate determination of trace amounts of mercury in various materials. |
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NIC MA-3000 Mercury AnalyzerUtilizes the technique of Direct Thermal Decomposition-Gold Amalgamation-CVAAS to measure total mercury in solid, liquid, or gaseous sample matrices. |
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AFM and Raman Microscopy
NT-MDT Ntegra Spectra Atomic Force Microscopy and Raman SpectroscopyIntegration of SPM and confocal microscopy/Raman scattering spectroscopy. Owing to Tip Enhances Raman Scattering it allows carrying out spectroscopy/microscopy with up to 10 nm resolution. |
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