Objective
Multicollector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS) has resulted in an important tool for highly precise and accurate isotope ratio measurements and thus opening new horizons in research.
The hyphenation of MC-ICP-MS to chromatographic separation techniques, like liquid chromatography (HPLC) or gas chromatography (GC), opens the possibility to precisely determine element isotope ratios within speciation applications. This approach will be invaluable in the attempt to further elucidate environmental, biological and geochemical pathways and the final fate of elements and element species.
The wide experience and modern instrumentation of the Mass Spectrometry Centre, which is part of the Scientific-Technical Service of the University of Oviedo (Spain), has turned it into a recognized research centre for trace metal speciation and isotopic analysis at Spanish and European level.
The acquisition within this year of a MC-ICP-MS instrument, the first one in Spain, will consolidate its prestige in this field. The aim of this research project is the development of methodologies for isotope ratio measurement with MC-ICP-MS in transient signals obtained after a chromatographic separation (HPLC and GC).
HPLC separations will be used for
- geochemical dating (Rb-Sr and Nd-Sm) and food science based on Sr isotope ratios, and
- for the study of highly contaminated areas based on the isotopic fractionation of Fe and S species. The GC separations will be applied to:
- the speciation of organotin compounds,
- the certification of 119Sn-labelled butyltin compounds which have been prepared at the University of Oviedo, and
- the measurement of S isotope ratios in organosulphur compounds (aminoacids and petroleum compounds).
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
- natural sciences earth and related environmental sciences geology geochronology
- engineering and technology environmental engineering energy and fuels fossil energy petroleum
- humanities history and archaeology archaeology
- natural sciences chemical sciences analytical chemistry mass spectrometry
You need to log in or register to use this function
Keywords
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Topic(s)
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
FP6-2002-MOBILITY-11
See other projects for this call
Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Coordinator
OVIEDO
Spain
The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.