Laboratory

In 2014 CNSI started equipping two laboratory areas. One laboratory functions as analytical lab. Our Laboratory facility is still in development. It is the intention to apply for an ISO 17025 accreditation. In time further equipment will be added to its inventory. The laboratory at CNSI already offers the following utilities and equipment:

Utilities and equipment

Laboratory table space with 110V and 220V 60Hz hookup

Hot and cold water

Milli-Q water

Bunsen burner (propane)

Fume hood

Freezer (-20 C)

Refrigerator

Drying stove

Freeze dryer

Laboratory dish washer

220V 50Hz Generator

Laboratory (glass) ware

(Analytical) balances

Nutrient analyser (TRAACS) for ammonium, nitrite/nitrate, phosphate, silicate

Microscope

Epiflourescence microscope

Binocular microscopes

Finn pipets

Magnetic stirrers (+ heater)

Sterilisation pan

Laser particle size analyser (Coulter Counter)

Sieve tower and shaking machine

Grinder

Sample containers