Stable Isotope Analysis (PANISS)

CEREGE's Stable ISotope Analysis Platform consists of five state-of-the-art analytical applications

1. δ¹⁸O and δ¹³C of carbonates
2. ∆47 and ∆48 of carbonates
3. δ¹⁸O and δ¹⁷O of silicates and oxides (including biogenic hydrated silicates and meteorites)
4. δ¹⁸O, δ¹⁷O and δD of water and water vapour
5. δ¹⁵N, δ¹³C and δD of organic compounds

It is part of the CLIMATE team at CEREGE. The original data, acquired through major experimental developments, mainly supply for CEREGE's research on paleoclimates, water and carbon cycles, archaeology, ecology and planetology. PANISS also responds to requests for collaborative analyses or services from French and foreign academic organisations. The facility also provide training sessions.

PANISS has been awarded the "Aix-Marseille Technology Platform" label and is part of the CNRS-INSU "Réseau Géochimique et Expérimental Français" (RéGEF) research infrastructure.