The laboratory combines fundamental and applied approaches in analytical chemistry, materials science, geochemistry, environmental monitoring, and technological diagnostics. Below are seven key areas that define its scientific and applied profile.
Qualitative and quantitative determination of the elemental composition of inorganic, organic and mixed materials at trace levels using ICP-MS, ICP-OES, AAS, CHNS analyzers, as well as systems for determining the content of oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon and sulfur.
Determination of phase composition, degree of crystallinity, and structural parameters of substances using X-ray diffractometers and X-ray fluorescence systems. Minerals, ceramics, alloys, catalysts, construction materials, and nanomaterials are studied.
Identification and quantification of organic components including pesticides, dioxins, pharmaceuticals, petroleum products, pollutants and metabolites using liquid and gas chromatography with mass selective detectors.
Monitoring the radioactivity of natural and man-made environments—soil, water, air, building materials, and food—using scintillation and alpha-beta radiometers. This area is important for radiation and environmental monitoring and sanitary and hygienic surveys.
Sample testing and preparation: calcination, melting, drying, pressing, grinding, and sample preparation. Muffle furnaces, melting units, mills, vibratory drives, presses, and acid digestion systems are used.
Measurement of acidity, oxidation-reduction potential, electrical conductivity, ion and microelement concentrations using voltammetric complexes, titrators, pH meters, ionometers and conductometers.
Preparation and analysis of samples of natural, industrial, and synthetic materials: rocks, ores, soils, metals, ceramics, polymers, oil, carbon materials, water, and chemical reagents. The results are used for certification, standardization, scientific, and applied research.