Isotopes in Water and Environmental Management

Isotope Analyses: Ensuring Quality Services through International Support

The IAEA isotope hydrology laboratory analyzes water samples from Member States. A water sample (50-500ml) is collected from a spring, well, faucet or from rainfall. In the laboratory, water samples are prepared for isotopic analysis, and stable isotope ratios are measured with a mass spectrometer.

Field precipitation of carbonate from water samples for ¹⁴C analysis in the lab. The results indicate the age of water.

	The IAEA isotope hydrology laboratory analyzes water samples from Member States. A water sample (50-500ml) is collected from a spring, well, faucet or from rainfall. In the laboratory, water samples are prepared for isotopic analysis, and stable isotope ratios are measured with a mass spectrometer.
	Field precipitation of carbonate from water samples for ¹⁴C analysis in the lab. The results indicate the age of water.