The MSL has instruments for sample preparation and mineral analysis. Instruments include microwave oven digestion systems (CEM MARS 5 & MDS-2000), atomic absorption spectrometer (AAS)(Perkin Elmer Aanalyst 800), inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) (Varian Vista AX), and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) (Perkin Elmer Elan 6000, with a Cetac U-6000AT+ ultrasonic nebulizer).  The MSL facilities are housed in 3 labs. The trace element sample prep room contains 2 polypropylene acid fume hoods (Microzone Corp.), and has epoxy flooring. The instrument room is plumbed with custom ventilation for the ICP and AAS instruments.  The positive pressure clean room contains 2 polypropylene laminar flow hoods (Microzone Corp.), and there is an anteroom leading into the clean room.

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