Ultratrace element and isotope analysis facility [ 2007-01-01 - 2008-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Alan Collins (Chief Investigator) ,  Andrew Ball (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr David Chittleborough (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Petra Marschner (Chief Investigator) ,  Galen Halverson (Chief Investigator)
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Brief description Ultratrace element and isotope analysis facility. Analysis of trace concentrations of contaminants in food, water and biota is essential for proper environmental and human health protection, and the ability to analyse different isotopes of nutrients will improve our capability to develop techniques to fortify foods with essential micronutrients. The instrumentation will also assist our understanding of the geological processes, climate and environmental change and the formation and location of mineral deposits having economic potential in Australia. By improving forensic identification techniques, the instrumentation will allow identification and tracking of environmental contamination of the food chain and water supplies, and to identify and track criminal and terrorist activity.

Funding Amount $500,000

Funding Scheme Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities

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