Services

Water and Wastewater:

• Minimum of 4 liters plastic gallon for Physico-Chemical Analysis (full no air space)

Oil & Grease

• 1 liter wide-mouth glass bottle, screw-capped and covered with foil.

Cyanide (free)

• 500 mL amber bottle

Microbiological Test

• For the microbiological test, a minimum of 300 mL in a sterilized glass bottle (pay a deposit of 10.00 per bottle; it will be refunded when the water samples are submitted).

• Unused Wilkins bottle (mineral water) is acceptable as an alternative.

Conducting Thesis Research

• Coordinate with SRC analysts early at the start of research.

• Provide own chemicals, supplies, and glassware from the UIC stockroom.

• Special glassware not available in the stockroom may be borrowed but used only inside SRC lab.

• Use of facilities is free of charge.

Submitting Research Samples for Analysis

• Services provided at a discounted fee.

  • UIC students: 50% discount (25% for microbiological tests).

  • Graduate students: 25% discount (no discount for microbiological tests).

• Discounts apply only to UIC student research samples.

Use of Rotary Evaporator

• First-come, first-served basis.

• Register the request in the booking form.

• Samples processed in the order of request.

• Service is free of charge.

Using Equipment for Class Demonstrations

• Coordinate with the analyst in-charge.

• Request solvents/chemicals from the stockroom.

• Inform SRC at least a week in advance if special preparation is needed.

• Analyst assists during demonstration.

Conducting Research

• Coordinate with the analyst in-charge.

• Provide all necessary chemicals, supplies, and glassware.

• Use of facilities is free of charge.

Research/Thesis Advisers

• Discuss technicalities with SRC staff to address similar future issues.

• No appointment necessary.

Thesis Students

• Consult with respective advisers first.