Mass Spectrometry

The Waikato Mass Spectrometry Facility is part of the School of Science and School of Engineering at the University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand.

We operate and maintain the Schools range of high-performance mass spectrometers. The instrumentation supports research activities within the Schools and a range of services are available to external institutions and industrial clients. 

The Waikato Mass Spectrometry Facility is a Bruker Centre of Excellence

Services

Mass spectrometry (MS) is used for determining the elemental composition of a sample or molecule and for providing information about the chemical structures of molecules. The technique has both qualitative and quantitative uses.

Waikato's Mass Spectrometry Facility operates and maintains the School of Science and School of Engineering's range of high-performance mass spectrometers at the University of Waikato's Hamilton campus. The instrumentation supports research and teaching activities within the Schools and a range of services are also available to external institutions and industrial clients.

ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry)

Samples may be introduced as solution or through laser ablation.

High Resolution Mass Spectrometry

Accurate masses up to 3000Da using ESI-TOF.

GC-MS (Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry)

Samples must be volatile and may need to be derivatized. Derivatization with acetate, methyl or trimethylsilyl groups can be carried out as part of the service.

Other Mass Spectrometry Services

For other, non-routine mass spectrometry services or for SPR please contact the Academic Manager or the Technical Officer.

Other Analytical Services

The School of Science and School of Engineering offers a range of other analytical services to external clients. Please contact the Schools for more information or advice.

Instruments

Sample Submission

A wide range of sample types can be submitted for analysis. Please discuss your requirements with us before sending your sample. We can advise on the best strategy to ensure good results.

Sample Submission Form

Samples from outside New Zealand

Please contact us about samples to be sent from overseas as permits may be required.

Prices

ICP-MS Suite Fees Schedule

Please contact us to discuss your requirements and for pricing of other services.