The DLSU Spectroscopy Laboratory is a full-service laboratory of the Central Instrumentation Facility under the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation. One of the instruments that the laboratory operates is the Elemental Analyzer. The instrument is located in Room 205A Dr. George S.K. Ty Central Instrumentation Facility at DLSU Laguna Campus in Binan, Laguna.
The facility offers Analytical Services using Elemental Analyzer and accepts samples not only from DLSU researchers but also from outside clients (academe, government, and industry) for a fee (please see the schedule of fees).
Elementar Unicube Organic Elemental Analyzer: Complete sample digestion at up to 1,200 °C (or 1,800 °C at the point of combustion when tin foil is used), separation of gaseous components via Temperature Programmed Desorption (TPD) column
The DLSU Spectroscopy Laboratory offers the following services:
Elemental analysis is charged per sample. Please refer to the Spectroscopy Lab homepage for rates.
STEP 1. Send your inquiries to [email protected], indicate your name and institution. To serve you better, we request a conference/discussion with you to help you determine the appropriate experiments to achieve your objectives.
STEP 2. Once the discussion has been finalized, the EA Analysis Form will be sent out to the email address you used or you may download the form here. Kindly fill out the form completely with all the details (one form for EACH SAMPLE). INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Carefully read the Terms and Conditions indicated on the sample analysis form. For questions regarding the form, send an email to [email protected].
STEP 3. Prepare the samples. Ensure that the requirements for the preparation of samples for EA analysis are met.
STEP 4. Submit the analysis form together with the sample. Alternatively, electronic submission of forms can be accommodated through email.
STEP 5. A confirmation email will be sent to you once the form(s) have been received and checked. A quotation will be sent to you depending on the number of samples.
STEP 6. Once the form has been received, a quotation will be sent to you based on the number of samples and analysis you indicated in the EA Analysis form.
STEP 7. Once payment has been confirmed, CIF staff will provide you with information on how to send the samples to the lab.
NOTE: Samples will NOT BE PROCESSED UNLESS COMPLETE PAYMENT IS CONFIRMED.
STEP 8. Analyses results will be sent via email. Data and samples will be kept as stated in the analysis form.
Do you offer rush analysis?
Yes. Rush analysis is available for twice the published rate. Please contact us for rush analysis at [email protected]
Do you provide a formatted analysis report with registered chemist signatures?
Yes, we do at an ADDITIONAL FEE of Php 1,500.00 per sample.
What is the average turnaround (TAT) for UV-Vis analysis?
The turnaround time is 2 weeks, depending on the number of samples and the volume of job orders in the laboratory.
Do you accept purchase order (PO), job order (JO), work order (WO) terms of payment?
NO, we do not accept PO, JO, or WO payment terms. At the moment, ONLY cash or cheque deposits are accepted.
Do you accommodate and test samples on weekends and holidays?
NO, we do not accept samples during weekends or holidays. Operating days are Monday to Friday (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
If your contact information is not working, is there an alternative email?
Contact us at these alternative emails: [email protected]; [email protected]
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Elemental Analyzer
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Downloadable Forms