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Aerosol & Particulate Research Laboratory (APRL)

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  • Multimode Microplate Reader

    Instrument name: Multimode Microplate Reader
    Manufacturer: Agilent
    Model: H1
    Function: Measures the number of microorganisms on plates after biological assays. Equipped with adjustable fluorescence bandwidth to fully optimize reader settings to drive the best assay performance compared to fixed bandwidth systems.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • Spider-MAGIC (Particle Mobility Spectrometer)

    Instrument name: Spider-MAGIC (Particle Mobility Spectrometer)
    Manufacturer: Aerosol Dynamics Inc.
    Model: -
    Function: For real-time measurement of the size distribution and concentration of airborne particles in the critical size range from 10nm and 500nm in diameter.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • Spider-MAGIC (Condensational Particle Counter)

    Instrument name: Spider-MAGIC (Condensational Particle Counter)
    Manufacturer: Aerosol Dynamics Inc.
    Model: -
    Function: Measures the number concentration of airborne particles larger than 5 nm in diameter. MAGIC’s unique feature is to capture the water vapor needed for supersaturation internally, eliminating the need for internal water reservoirs.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • Biospot-VIVAS

    Instrument name: Biospot-VIVAS
    Manufacturer: Aerosol Devices Inc.
    Model: 315
    Function: Works on water condensational growth system for gentle collection of viable microorganisms. Highly efficient in conserving viability during sampling.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • Biospot-GEM

    Instrument name: Biospot-GEM
    Manufacturer: Aerosol Devices Inc.
    Model: 302
    Function: Works on water condensational growth system for gentle collection of viable microorganisms. Smaller and handier than Biospot-VIVAS.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • MINI-LAS (Laser Aerosol Spectrometer)

    Instrument name: MINI-LAS (Laser Aerosol Spectrometer)
    Manufacturer: Grimm Aerosol Inc.
    Model: 11-R
    Function: Captures every single particle ranging from 0.25 to 32 µm and classifies it into 31 size channels.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • Condensation Particle Counter

    Instrument name: Condensation Particle Counter
    Manufacturer: TSI Inc.
    Model: 3787
    Function: Measures aerosol concentration with aerodynamic sizes <2 nm to nearly 1,000 nm.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer

    Instrument name: Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer
    Manufacturer: TSI Inc.
    Model: 3082
    Function: Measure aerosol size distribution in sub micrometer range. Equipped with a long and nano differential mobility analyzer.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • Aerodynamic Particle Sizer

    Instrument name: Aerodynamic Particle Sizer
    Manufacturer: TSI Inc.
    Model: 3321
    Function: Measure aerosol size distribution from 0.5 to 20 micrometers.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • VIVAS (Viable Virus Aerosol Sampler)

    Instrument name: VIVAS (Viable Virus Aerosol Sampler)
    Manufacturer: AD Inc.
    Model: -
    Function: Works for efficient, viable capture of viruses, bacteria, and other bio-aerosols into a water solution. Low flow rate than Biospot.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • Personal sampler

    Instrument name: Personal sampler
    Manufacturer: NIOSH
    Model: BC-251
    Function: Collects size fractionated airborne particles in three size ranges (>4 µm, 1.1-4 µm, and < 1.1 µm). Better for occupational exposure analysis.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • UV-APS (Ultraviolet Aerodynamic Particle Sizer)

    Instrument name: UV-APS (Ultraviolet Aerodynamic Particle Sizer)
    Manufacturer: TSI Inc.
    Model: 3314
    Function: Measures the aerodynamic diameter, scattered-light intensity, and fluorescence intensity of individual airborne particles between 0.5 and 15 µm in real time.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • Dichotomous Sampler

    Instrument name: Dichotomous Sampler
    Manufacturer: Sierra
    Model: -
    Function: Measure PM 2.5 and PM 10 concentration based on an integrated gravimetric filter-based sampling method.
    More info: Discontinued

  • Vacuum Oven

    Instrument name: Vacuum Oven
    Manufacturer: Precision Inc.
    Model: 19
    Function: To warm the materials before use, to evaporate moisture from filters, and for sterilization purpose. Temperature Range to 200°C.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • Analog Lab Oven

    Instrument name: Analog Lab Oven
    Manufacturer: Quincy Inc.
    Model: 10 GC
    Function: It’s a drying oven with analog temperature control to dry or warm the materials before use, to evaporate moisture from filters, and for sterilization purpose. Temperature Ranges from 25°F to 435°F.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • FTIR (Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy)

    Instrument name: FTIR (Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy)
    Manufacturer: Nicolet
    Model: 912A0760
    Function: Identifies chemical bonds in a molecule by producing an infrared absorption spectrum.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • Fluorometer

    Instrument name: Fluorometer
    Manufacturer: Turner Design
    Model: 700
    Function: For making fluorescence, absorbance and turbidity measurements using the appropriate snap-in module.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • Spectrophotometer

    Instrument name: Spectrophotometer
    Manufacturer: HACH
    Model: DR/2010
    Function: Measures the amount of light absorbed by a sample at a specific wavelength to determine the optical density of the suspension used for aerosolization purposes.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • Isotemp-Refrigerated and Heated Bath Circulators

    Instrument name: Isotemp-Refrigerated and Heated Bath Circulators
    Manufacturer: Fisher Scientific
    Model: 3028HD
    Function: The Isotemp bath/circulators are designed to answer the demanding temperature control requirements of today’s wide variety of temperature-based applications.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • Ultrasonic Bath

    Instrument name: Ultrasonic Bath
    Manufacturer: Branson
    Model: 8800
    Function: Can be used for cleaning materials and parts, and for dissolving, homogenizing and degassing liquids.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • Ultrapure water purification system

    Instrument name: Ultrapure water purification system
    Manufacturer: Thermo Scientific (Barnstead)
    Model: 50136152
    Function: Can be used for cleaning materials and parts, and for dissolving, homogenizing and degassing liquids.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • Electric Autoclave Sterilizer

    Instrument name: Electric Autoclave Sterilizer
    Manufacturer: All American
    Model: 50X
    Function: Used for sterilizing the solutions/suspensions before use in biological assessment, and to sterilize biohazard waste before disposal.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

Dr. Paquita Zuidema's Laboratory

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  • AERONET sun photometer

    Instrument name: AERONET sun photometer
    Manufacturer: CIMEL
    Model: CE 318N-EBS9
    Function: Derives aerosol optical depth, water vapor path and ozone path from direct sun measurements at 9 wavelengths spanning 340-1640 nm. Located on Rosenstiel School roof. Contributes to global AERONET. (as “Key Biscayne”)
    More info: Manufacturer's link

Aerosol and Air Sensing Group (AASG)

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  • Condensation Particle Counter

    Instrument name: Condensation Particle Counter
    Manufacturer: TSI Inc.
    Model: 3750
    Function: Measure the concentration of aerosols with sizes above 7 nm.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • CH4/CO2/H2O Trace Gas Analyzer

    Instrument name: CH4/CO2/H2O Trace Gas Analyzer
    Manufacturer: Li-Cor
    Model: 7810
    Function: Measure CH4 (0-100 ppm), CO2 (0-10,000 ppm), and H2O (0-60,000 ppm) with very high precision.
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • H2S/SO2 analyzer

    Instrument name: H2S/SO2 analyzer
    Manufacturer: Teledyne
    Model: 101
    Function: H2S (0-50 ppb & 0-10 ppm) and SO2 (0-20 ppm) concentrations
    More info: Manufacturer's link

  • Total Sulfur analyzer

    Instrument name: Total Sulfur analyzer
    Manufacturer: TSI Inc.
    Model: 3025A
    Function: Measure total sulfur compounds (H2S, SO2, DMS, DMDS) in gas (0-20 ppm)
    More info: Manufacturer's link

Particle Measurement and Technology Laboratory (PMTL)

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