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About

CAS Chemistry Instrument Center

Overview of Services

Welcome to the University at Buffalo Chemistry Instrument Center (UBCIC)


Located on the third floor of the Natural Sciences Complex, UBCIC supports research and education through access to advanced analytical instrumentation, expert training, and custom sample analysis. 

We serve UB researchers, students, and professionals within our collaborative community with services including:

  • Instrument training and shared access
  • Method development and sample analysis
  • Guidance on instrument theory and operation

Our work is supported by the National Science Foundation, UB’s College of Arts and Sciences, the Office of the Vice President for Research, and generous alumni and community contributions.

Have questions or want to collaborate?

Email us:  che-ic@buffalo.edu

Analytical Capability

  • Elemental Analysis
  • X-Ray Diffraction (single crystal and powder)
  • Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICPMS)
  • High Resolution/Accurate Mass Structural Analysis
  • Q-Exactive LCMS Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry
  • Q-Exactive GCMS Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry
  • Gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GCMS)
  • Liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LCMS)
  • Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)
  • Infra-red analysis (FTIR with ATR)
  • Spectral analysis (UV-VIS)
  • GC and HPLC with multiple detectors
  • Method development for qualitative and quantitative applications
  • Training

 Natural Sciences Complex 

Blue Services-iLab: UBCIC Training Guide

Here is a quick document that answers general questions about using iLab: PDF

If you are a PI please share this with your students.

Reserving Instrument Time

 

Leadership

Valerie A. Frerichs, Director

Location and hours of operation

Hours
24/7 for trained users

Location

328 Natural Sciences Complex

Links

https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/chemistry/research/facilities/chem-instrumentation-center.html

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
UB CIC General Inquiries

 

 
che-ic@buffalo.edu
 

 

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