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