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Laboratory of the Geographic Institute

For physical geography, including climatology, soil science, hydrology, and landscape ecology, the laboratory for experimental work has a variety of modern analytical methods with a wide spectrum. In the field of teaching, the laboratory provides services for all departments of physical geography. Collaborations exist with the Institute of Geology, Mineralogy, and Geophysics. Regular laboratory practicals are held as part of soil science events for the soil science department.

Contact

Room: IAFO E03/403

Tel.: +49 (0)234 32-23985

E-Mail: gi-lab@ruhr-uni-bochum.de

Management: Dr. Stefanie Heinze (E-mail)

Team

Tobias Quaas
Tel: +49 (0)234 32-23985
Email: tobias.quaas@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
Room: IAFO E03/403
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Katja Gonschorek
Tel: +49 (0)234 32-23985
Email: Katja.Gonschorek@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
Room: IAFO E03/403
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Sabine Frölich
Tel: +49 (0)234 32-23985
Email: Sabine.Froelich@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
Room: IAFO E03/403
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Heidrun Kerkhoff
Tel: +49 (0)234 32-23985
Email: Heidrun.Kerkhoff@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
Room: IAFO E03/403
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Borrowing laboratory equipment

If you need measuring instruments or laboratory utensils for a measurement or project, please feel free to inquire. Please contact Mr. Tobias Quaas (tobias.quaas@ruhr-uni-bochum.de) in this regard.

Equipment of the laboratory

The physical-geographical laboratory of the Geographic Institute is equipped with a variety of analysis devices for use in research and teaching. In addition, the laboratory is equipped with all materials for sampling, sample preparation, and storage.

The analysis devices include:

  • ICP-OES (Spectro Analytical Instruments)
  • CN-Analyzer (Elementar)
  • CNS-Analyzer (Elementar)
  • TOC-Analyzer with Solid Sample Module (Shimadzu)
  • Ion Chromatograph (Metrohm)
  • UV/VIS Spectrophotometer (Shimadzu)
  • Analysette (Fritsch)
  • FTIR-Spectrometer (Bruker)
  • Titratrors
  • Microplate Reader (Infinite, TECAN)
  • Direct Mercury Analyzer
  • Microscopes
  • Köhn-Pipett-Apparatus
  • ICP-MS (affiliation GMG)

The following work materials are available to users for sample preparation and storage:

  • Microwave
  • Various mesh sieves
  • Plant mill
  • Pulverisette
  • iMatrix Spray instrument (Tardo GmbH, Subingen, Switzerland).
  • Sieving machine
  • Vacuum/pressure filtration
  • Centrifuge
  • Incubator
  • Shaker
  • Drying cabinets
  • Climatic chambers
  • Freezing units
  • Analytical balances
  • Desiccators