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Project Code [2007-INF-9-S5]
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Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD)
Lead Applicant
Norman Allott
Project Abstract
Instruments to be purchased: 1.Elemental analyser for determination of carbon and nitrogen in soils, sediments, plant and animal tissues. Specification: automated simultaneous determination of organic C and N on small (e.g. plankton) to large solid samples (up to 1 g for soils). Rationale: this instrument is required in combination with Instrument 2 for a) to study transfers of C and N from terrestrial vegetation through soils and soil pore-waters to the aquatic systems, b) determination of C:N ratios in plankton and water (in combination with Instrument 2) and c) determination of C and N in sludges. 2.TOC/TN analyser for analysis of total organic carbon and total nitrogen in soil waters, surface waters and effluents. Specification: automated simultaneous determination of organic C and total N on soil pore-waters, surface waters and effluents. Rationale: this instrument is required as described above and in addition will be used to quantify total organic carbon in waters and effluents. 3.Scanning fluorescence spectrophotometer. Specification: capacity to produce 3-D plots of fluorescence (in relation to excitation and emission wavelengths) and can also be used for standard fluorescence measurements at single wavelengths. Rationale: this instrument will be used with Instrument 2 for determining fractions of organic matter (e.g. humic and fulvic acids) in soil pore-waters, surface waters and effluents.
Grant Approved
€120,410.00
Research Hub
Natural Environment
Research Theme
Soils and Land-Use
Initial Projected Completion Date
28/12/2008