Isotope laboratory
Page reviewed:
25/06/2025
The isotope laboratory is specially designed for work with radioactive isotopes, enabling safe and traceable analyses.
The lab layout minimises the risk of contamination and supports precise isotopic analytical methods in the field.
Please note: Not all laboratory equipment is part of the vessel’s standard instrumentation. The equipment is owned by SMHI, accredited by SWEDAQ, and may only be used by prior agreement with SMHI. Please contact us well in advance of your expedition.
Equipment and capabilities:
- Dedicated fume hood and enclosed workspaces for the safe handling of isotope-labelled samples
- Cold and freezer storage for radioactive samples
- Waste collection system for radioactive materials in compliance with Swedish
- Radiation Safety Authority regulations
- Logging and labelling system to ensure full traceability of each isotopic labelling event
- Equipment for estimating primary production in surface waters
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