In response to Unused mass spectrometers:

Dan brings up some good points. Up until recently the lab I managed was
using an old early 70's vintage IRMS. There were times when I could have
used some parts off of an old instruments. I have no major ideas other than
those of us that have unused "out dated" instruments hanging about should
periodically post them on this LIST. Those folks who are interested will
most certainly contact you.

Presently there is an old VG Micromass 603E at Rice University. I'm sure
they would like to see it removed in the interest of space.

Dave


At 02:51 PM 7/22/98 +0100, you wrote:
>Dear Colleagues,
>
>this is an interesting post and one that has brought home to me recently
>just how lucky we are in the developed world by recent developments of links
>between my lab and another in Eastern Europe. Many countries in eastern
>Europe, and the developing world are struggling to maintain a research base
>using old equipment, much of it dating from the 60's. Often the only spare
>parts that are available are those that can be scavenged off disused
>instruments from the west.
>
>I suspect that there are several labs who would be interested in donations
>of old instruments with a view to using the vacuum components, ion sources,
>collector assemblies etc. in order to keep their existing instruments
>running. Maybe even the electronics would still be useful. I for one am
>still using HV and source supplies dating from the 70's on one of my
>machines! Perhaps labs with any equipment that they are thinking of
>disposing of could post a notice on isogeochem announcing that they have a
>model xxxxxx mass spec. for disposal. Obviously, given the state of eastern
>european economies, the parts would have to be donated.
>
>Any other ideas?
>
>Paul
>
>
>
>I suggest that
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>From: Siep Talma <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
>Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 2:40 PM
>Subject: Unused mass spectrometers?
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>>Dear Isogeochemists
>>
>>I would be interested in views or experiences on what one can do with
>>old, outdated mass spectrometers.
>>
>>We have a MAT/Varian/Finnegan M86 and two Varian/Finnegan GD 150
>>instruments (vintage late 1960's) that were taken out of action more
>>than a decade ago. The electronics will not be much good, I suppose,
>>but the vacuum parts, ion source and gas handling side should still be
>>in working condition. It seems a shame to turn them into scrap, but
>>locally nobody is interested in building them up into anything useful.
>>
>>Any ideas?
>>
>>Siep Talma
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