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1. Micromass IsoPrime stable isotope ratio mass spectrometer
 

2. Eurovector elemental analyzer
 

3. Dual inlet Micromass IsoPrime stable isotope ratio mass spectrometer with MultiPrep system for preparation of water and carbonate samples, and a gas chromatography system for preparation of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds.
 

4. Conventional BrF5 extraction line used to prepare silicate and oxide samples for oxygen isotope analysis.
 

5. Overall view of the Merchantek laser system that is currently under construction, which will be used to prepare silicate and oxide samples for oxygen isotope analysis.  The laser system will be able to prepare smaller samples, much more rapidly than the conventional BrF5 preparation line.
 

6. Close up of the laser system, showing the beam delivery system, the video camera, and the sample holder and X-Y-Z stage.
 

7. The three wise monkeys from Nikko, Japan (one counts beam 44, the second counts beam 45, and the last counts beam 46)
 
 

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