The Core Analytical Laboratory (CAL) is a core facility located on the University of Nevada, Reno campus, and is dually operated by the Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station and the USDA Agricultural Research Service. We specialize in agriculturally related laboratory analyses and offer a wide variety of equipment and instrumentation as well as training and services. We offer three pricing tiers: |
Our analytical equipment includes:
• Inductively Coupled Plasma (–AES [Agilent 4210], and –MS [Shimadzu 2030])
• Gas Chromatography (–MS [Shimadzu QP2020], FID [Agilent 6890N], ECD [Agilent 6890+])
• Elemental Analysis [Leco CN 928]
• Flow Injection Analysis [Astoria-Pacific]
• UV-Visible Spectrophotometry [Thermo-Spectronic Genesys 20]
• Microwave Digestion [Anton Paar Multiwave GO]
• Particle Size Analysis
Please explore our Services page for a more complete list of available services and Contact Us if you have questions.
Sarrah Dunham-Cheatham Elizabeth Siewert |
Director Staff Research Associate |
Hours | Location |
Monday - Friday 9AM - 4PM |
Agricultural Education Building 106 |
Name | Role | Phone | Location | |
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Main Contact Information |
775-682-6486
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cal@unr.edu
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AE 106
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Sarrah Dunham-Cheatham |
Director
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sarrahdc@unr.edu
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FA 124
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Elizabeth Siewert |
Staff Research Associate
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elizabethsiewert@unr.edu
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AE 106
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Service list |
► Method Development (1) | |||
Name | Description | Price | |
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Consultation with CAL Staff |
Hands-on or virtual consultation with a staff member. Prices are per hour. |
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► Sample processing (8) | |||
Name | Description | Price | |
Centrifugation |
Rates are for work performed by the CAL staff. Prices are per sample. |
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Dilutions | Inquire | ||
Drying |
Rates are for work performed by the CAL staff. Prices are per sample. |
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Grinding |
Rates are for work performed by the CAL staff. Prices are per sample. |
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Microwave Digestion |
Rates are for work performed by the CAL staff. Prices are per sample. |
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Sample Filtration |
Rates are for work performed by the CAL staff. Prices are per sample. |
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Sieving |
Rates are for work performed by the CAL staff. Prices are per sample. |
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TOC Analysis |
Rates are for work performed by the CAL staff. Prices are per sample. |
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► Analysis (20) | |||
Name | Description | Price | |
Dissolved Oxygen Measurement |
Rates are for work performed by the CAL staff. Prices are per sample. |
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Electrical Conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids, or Salinity Measurement |
Rates are for work performed by the CAL staff. Prices are per sample. |
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Flow Injection Analysis: Setup Cost | Inquire | ||
Flow Injection Analysis |
Rates are for work performed by the CAL staff. Prices are per sample. |
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GC-MS Analysis |
Rates are for work performed by the CAL staff. Prices are per sample. |
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HPLC Analysis |
Rates are for work performed by the CAL staff. Prices are per sample. |
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ICP-MS Analysis: Setup Cost | Inquire | ||
ICP-MS Analysis |
Rates are for work performed by the CAL staff. Prices are per sample. |
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ICP-MS Analysis (minimum sample fee) | Inquire | ||
ICP-MS Analysis (additional elements fee) | Inquire | ||
MP-AES Analysis |
Rates are for work performed by the CAL staff. Prices are per sample. |
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Particle Size Analysis: Setup Cost | Inquire | ||
Particle Size Analysis |
Rates are for work performed by the CAL staff. Prices are per sample. |
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Soil Mechanical Analysis |
Rates are for work performed by the CAL staff. Prices are per sample. |
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Soil Water Potential |
Rates are for work performed by the CAL staff. Prices are per sample. |
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Specific Gravity |
Rates are for work performed by the CAL staff. Prices are per sample. |
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Total C & N (Elemental Analysis): Setup Cost | Inquire | ||
Total C & N (Elemental Analysis) |
Rates are for work performed by the CAL staff. Prices are per sample. |
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UV-visible spectrophotometry |
Rates are for work performed by the CAL staff. Prices are per sample. |
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Water Retention (Tempe cell) |
Rates are for work performed by the CAL staff. Prices are per sample, per pressure condition. |
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