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1. The IC is operated by users who have gone through our training sessions or have extensive experiences with the specific IC.  Nobody is allowed to operate the instrument or computer without the permission.  You can contact EM1 staff for training schedule.

2. All users have to sign up on this web site before using the system.  You need to contact us before signing up for first time or the sign up will be deleted.

3. All samples for analysis should be in aqueous form.  Unknown samples and standard solutions must be free of solid particulates.  See preparing good eluent for more info. 

4. We will provide sample vials with filter caps and analytical columns/suppressor if your sample does not require special column or suppressor.  If you have your own analytical column, you are welcome to use it. 

5. Cost: Because the IC has a relatively high maintenance expense we have to charge users for using it, however, since this is not a commercial lab instrument, the charge is minimal.  Currently, we are charging per time used.  Please click here for the current rate.  The charge is based on the time you use for running samples.  You have to email us or call us about the total amount of time used when you finish the run.  Otherwise, a minimum of 24 hrs per day charge will be assessed. 

6. Data: You can use the attached computer and software to do data analysis after finishing running samples if nobody is using the system.  Users are fully responsible for data analysis.