Liquid scintillation counter

A liquid scintillation counter is used in marine ecological studies to detect and quantify low-energy beta and alpha emissions from radiolabeled tracers (e.g., 14C, 3H) and natural radionuclides in water, plankton, sediments, and biota. It enables measurement of primary productivity (14C uptake), nutrient uptake and turnover rates, grazing and trophic transfer using labeled compounds, and tracing contaminant pathways and sedimentation rates with high sensitivity. Its ability to analyze small-volume samples and low activity levels makes it valuable for laboratory and field studies of biogeochemical cycling and ecosystem dynamics.

Responsible for equipment: PhD Tinkara Tinta
For the access of the equipment contact the equipment administrator who also have a license for radiation activities.