Analytical Chemistry Group

The Analytical Chemistry Group (ACG) at the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) specializes in providing elemental analyses and irradiation services to a global community of private industry, government agencies and academic institutions. The Analytical Chemistry Group maintains an array of scientific instruments and analytical techniques suitable for elemental analysis in a variety of sample matrices. Elemental analysis at MURR is accomplished through a variety of analytical methods which are tailored to meet the needs of our clients. Our research reactor is a unique tool, allowing us to offer a variety of neutron activation analysis techniques that other contract laboratories cannot. In addition, we also offer a variety of ICP instrumentation (ICP-MS, ICP-OES, LA-ICP-MS, and MC-ICP-MS). Because of our versatility in analytical methods, we can optimize your elemental characterization and quantification needs, providing outstanding sensitivities and limits of detection...