Renovation of Geochemistry Laboratories at Oregon State University

该奖项将为俄勒冈州立大学海洋与大气科学学院（COAS）等离子体光谱实验室的建立提供部分支持，该实验室被认为是10个主要的-JOI+海洋学机构之一。Burt Hall的三个过时的相互连接的实验室将进行翻新，为现有的发射等离子体光谱仪和两个现有的原子吸收仪器提供综合管理和样品制备。毗邻的实验室将被改造成电子商店和无尘室。目前的实验室不适合在设施中进行低水平的工作。装修将包括：改造空间，翻新现有的橱柜和柜台，更换腐蚀的金属水槽和固定装置，安装新的管道系统、通风柜和空调机组。为了使该设施安全且更具成本效益，将包括不间断电源和中央循环水冷水机。该项目将通过减少污染的可能性，并在样品制备和分析过程中保证样品的完整性，提高科学成果的质量。将加强对学生的研究培训，并容纳更多的学生、教师和访问科学家在该设施进行研究。

This award will provide partial support for the creation of a Plasma Spectroscopy Laboratory for the College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences (COAS) at Oregon State University, recognized as one of the ten major -JOI+ oceanographic institutions. Three outdated, interconnected laboratories in Burt Hall will be renovated to provide integrated management and sample preparation for an existing emission plasma spectrometer and two existing atomic absorption instruments. An adjoining laboratory will be converted into an electronics shop and clean room. Current laboratories are not suitable for the low level work conducted in the facility. Renovations will include: remodeling space, refurbishing existing cabinets and counters, replacing corroded metal sinks and fixtures, and installing new ductwork, fume hoods and air conditioning units. To make the facility safe and more cost-effective to operate, an uninterrupted power supply and a central recirculating water chiller will be included. This project will elevate the quality of science produced by reducing the possibility of contamination, and guaranteeing the integrity of samples during sample preparation and analysis. Research training for students will be enhanced, as well as accommodating more students, faculty and visiting scientists conducting research in the facility.