Our capabilities

TrACEES Platform’s core capabilities are identification and quantitation of elements, chemicals and structures on the surface of a sample, or within a complex matrix.

Our services

Melbourne TrACEES Platform offers a range of general and specialised analytical services for water, soil, biological, polymers, constructions and geological samples including nutrients, trace elements, toxic heavy metals (e.g. Hg, Se, As), organic compounds (semi-volatiles, fatty acids and alcohols). These services allow researchers and clients to enjoy peace of mind and is the best option for those who have limited knowledge and skills in analytical instrumentation. Explore our unique capabilities below.

Chemistry Node

  • GCMS

    Gas chromatography mass spectrometry is used to measure small molecules and volatile organic compounds.

  • HS-GCMS

    Headspace Gas chromatography mass spectrometry is particularly useful to measure volatile organic compounds.

  • TD-GCMS

    Thermal Desorption Gas chromatography mass spectrometry is capable to measure volatile organic compounds in the field.

  • Py-GCMS

    Pyrolysis gas chromatography mass spectrometry is widely applied for the identification of polymeric materials.

  • ICPOES

    Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrophotometer measures over 70 elements at trace level.

  • ICPMS-QQQ

    Inductively coupled plasma triple quadrupole mass spectrometer for superior metal analysis at trace and ultratrace levels.

  • IC

    Ion chromatography is used to measure anions e.g. chloride, nitrate, sulfate.

  • TGA-DSC

    TGA/DSC are widely applied for the measurement of a material's mass loss (energy exchange) at elevated temperatures.

  • HPLC

    HPLC analysis is a method to measure compounds that dissolves in a solvent.

  • LCQToF

    LC-QToF MS is a high resolution mass spectrometry method to measure untargeted compounds in a solvent.

  • NMR

    Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy studies nuclei and their molecular structures, dynamic processes and chemical reactions.

  • Chemistry Node Access and Operation

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Geo Node

  • Micro-CT

    micro-Computed Tomography reconstructs 3D image and enable to visualise inside the object without destroying the structure.

  • EMPA

    Electron microprobe analyser is able to visualise and analyse all elements from Boron to Uranium.

  • ESEM

    Environmental scanning electron microscope permits wet and insulating samples to be imaged at micron scales.

Soil Node

  • GC

    Gas chromatograph is used to measure and quantify green house gases (N2O, CH4, CO2).

  • ICPMS

    Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer is an analytical instrument to identify and quantify over 70 elements at ultra-trace level.

  • IRMS

    Isotope ratio mass spectrometry is used to measure the relative abundance of isotopes in a sample.

  • FIA

    Flow injection analyser is a highly automated and high throughput technique for multiple anions analysis.

  • TCN

    Total carbon and nitrogen analyser determines content of carbon and nitrogen (in percentages) in soil and plant samples.

  • TOC

    Total organic carbon analyser measures total, organic/inorganic carbons and total nitrogen in soil and water samples.

  • Soil and plant testing

    TrACEES Soil Node is accredited for a range of tests by ASPAC and has a strong capability in soils and plant testing and offers a range of high throughput services.

  • Soil Node FAQ

    Our Node staff are here to support. Answers for several frequently asked questions can be found in the section.

Other Associate Laboratories

  • SQUID

    The SQUID magnetometer allows for the measurement of magnetic response to an applied magnetic field at different temperatures for a range of samples.

  • scXRD

    Single crystal X-ray diffractometer measures diffraction data from crystals which allows the very accurate determination of molecular structure.

  • EPR

    Electron paramagnetic resonance is used to study materials with unpaired electrons like free radicals and transition metal ions.

  • Kappabridge

    The AGICO Kappabridge Magnetic Susceptibility system allows for the precise measurement of magnetic susceptibility of rocks, environmental and human-made materials.