Micro Balances

The SIF has recently added another Sartorious balance for users to schedule.  Please read the following for scheduling and polices for all SIF balances.

All users should reserve a balance by contacting SIF.  In order to serve the entire UW community one user can only reserve the balance for a maximum of 4 hours per day. 

If a discrepancy arises, Chandelle will allot the correct amount of balance time for each request. In the event that a user requires more time than assigned, that user will need to contact Chandelle for approval of any adjustments to the balance schedule. 

Any balance time needed by the SIF for analysis will have priority. 

Reserve a Balance

The balances are often in high demand.  The Stable Isotope Facility expects that the user will use the balance for the time allotted them.  If the user is unable to use the balance at the time scheduled and must cancel, the SIF should be contacted 24 hours in advance.  If a user does not contact the SIF, 24 hours in advance, to cancel the time, they may not be allowed to use the balance in the future.

Reserve a Balance

 

A lab technician actively weighing samples with a micro balance

Balance Usage 

All users must be trained by SIF staff before they will be allowed to use any equipment.  Equipment should be checked by the user before use, to ensure the system is in proper condition and is in working order.  If equipment is not working please notify SIF personnel.  The balance will be checked after each use to ensure it has not been compromised by the user.  If there is any damage caused by the user, the user will be charged for any repair or replacement needed. Please leave stations clean with tools returned to the correct places.