About the Centre for Earth Research and Analysis Southampton (CERAS)
Centre for Earth Research and Analysis Southampton (CERAS) is a world-class facility for the chemical and isotopic analysis of natural and anthropogenic materials.
The instruments and techniques available can be applied to a diverse range of applications including environmental, geological, ecological, nuclear, medical, archaeological and oceanographic.
The facility is used for a wide range of research purposes and commercial analysis.
Highlights
- We can analyse samples in bulk or in situ using our laser ablation systems. Geochemical imaging is also available.
- The abundance, distribution and stable isotopic composition of organic molecules can be determined in our organic geochemistry labs.
- We have a track record of carrying out commercial analyses and working with users to develop new approaches for novel applications.
- We have experience analysing a broad range of sample materials from archaeological, biomedical to nuclear samples.
- We can determine the isotope ratio or concentration of >80% of the naturally occurring elements in rocks, sediments and water.
