Multi Purpose Slope Testing Facility and Isotope Laboratory
General Info
Service/Purpose
MOST
A multi-purpose laboratory for slope testing in agricultural, hydrology, engineering, mining, and green infrastructure. We specialize in cover system designs and mine reclamation solutions for Cold Regions (regions dominated by snow, ice and permafrost). We help industry solve real world environmental problems and while providing significant monetary and time savings.
Isotope Lab
The McDonnell Lab is equipped with several Los Gatos Research (LGR) liquid and vapor water Off-Axis Integrated-Cavity Output Spectroscopy (Off-Axis ICOS) machines for the analysis of stable isotopes found in water. The lab can measure the ratios of D/H, 18O/16O and 17O/16O isotopes of fresh water and soil water samples.
Soil and Plant Water Extraction
The McDonnell Lab is equipped with several methods for extracting fresh water from soil and plant material (Centrifugation, High-Pressure Mechanical Squeezing & Cryogenic Vacuum Extraction). The extracted water is suitable for further analyses such as D/H, 18O/16O and 17O/16O isotopes of fresh water.
Location
University of Saskatchewan
Facility Lead
Jeffrey McDonnell
Primary Contacts
| Name | Role | Contact Information |
| Jeffrey McDonnell | Facility Lead | jeffrey.mcdonnell@usask.ca
(306) 966-8529 |
| Kim Janzen | Technician | kim.janzen@usask.ca
(306) 260-3028 |
| Cody Millar | Technician | cody.millar@usask.ca
(306) 966-2335
Fax: (306) 966-1193 |
Fee for Service
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