Stable Isotope Analysis (PANISS)

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

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

She is part of the CLIMAT team at CEREGE. The original data, acquired through major experimental developments, mainly feed 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 platform is developing a significant training activity.

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.