Sample Preparation Laboratory The Sample Preparation Laboratory provides centralized sample preparation facilities, technical expertise, and training to users from many departments within the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and other Stanford Schools. The Sample Prep Lab is currently equipped for various sample preparation methods including sample crushing, grinding, and pulverization, sample cutting coring and drilling, and mineral separation for a variety of sample types such as rocks, minerals, soils, and plant tissues. The most common sample preparation workflows in the Sample Prep Lab are as follows:
These work flows can be manipulated to accommodate other sample preparation needs. Reach out to the Laboratory Manager to learn more. Facilities are free to use and open to all Stanford affiliated students, staff, faculty, and visitors. The SDSS Sample Preparation Laboratory is very concerned with safe uses of machinery & chemicals and avoiding sample cross contamination. The Sample Prep Lab is a collection of six rooms in the sub-basement of the Mitchell Earth Sciences Building. The lab rooms are listed below. Please navigate to the Equipment tab to learn more about the equipment in each lab room.
For access to these lab rooms, read the training instructions under the Lab Access and Safety tab or reach out to the Laboratory Manager. |
Benson Lab We provide access to some of our equipment for rock sample preparation and analysis to characterize petrophysical and multi-phase flow properties of the analyzed rock samples. |
Sample Prep Lab | Benson Lab |
Marty Grove
Alex Grande |
Sally Benson, Ph.D
Charlotte Garing, Ph.D |
Hours | Location |
Hours Staffed: Extended hours available for some equipment after training probation period and demonstrated experience. Benson Lab Hours Staffed: 24/7 access for trained users |
Mitchell Earth Sciences,
367 Panama St., |
Name | Role | Phone | Location | |
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Alex Grande |
SDSS Sample Prep Lab, Lab Manager
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650-724-6628
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agrande1 at stanford.edu
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Mitchell A78
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Charlotte Garing |
Benson Lab, Lab Manager
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6507367416 / 6504756051
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cgaring at stanford.edu
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GESB - Rm 69
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Christopher Zahasky |
Graduate student
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7157973228
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zahas002 at stanford.edu
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GESB - Rm 357
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