Price list of services in the Department of Geology
Prices may vary depending on the number of samples, the nature of the material, the speed of the work and other circumstances. VAT will be added to all prices. Additional information is available from the contact persons of the laboratories or the laboratory manager Merlin Liiv: merlin.liiv@taltech.ee, phone 620 3030.
Laboratory of Geochemistry and MineralogyContact: Nata-Ly Pantšenko, geoloogia.lab@taltech.ee, tel 620 3049 | |||
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| Service / analysis | Unit | Price, € | Comments |
| Determination of essential elements from a molten preparation (XRF) | sample | 70 | Minimum amount of sample 2 g, additional crushing/grinding cost may be added. Minimum number of samples - 10. |
| Determination of trace elements from a powdered preparation (XRF) | sample | 70 | Minimum amount of sample 10 g, additional crushing/grinding cost may be added. Minimum number of samples - 10. |
| Quick analysis with hand-held XRF | sample | 15 | Contact us for more information. |
| Qualitative analysis of minerals and crystalline substances (XRD) | sample | 50 | Minimum number of samples - 10. |
| Quantitative phase analysis by the Rietveld method (XRD) | sample | 100 | Minimum number of samples - 10. |
| Sample preparation | hour | 70 | Sawing, crushing, grinding etc. |
Laboratory of Isotope and HydrogeochemistryContact person: Merlin Liiv, merlin.liiv@taltech.ee, tel 620 3030 | |||
| Service / analysis | Unit | Price, € | Comments |
| Determination of carbon isotope content of organic matter (δ13Corg) (from sediment) | sample | 36 | The recommended weight of samples depends on the content of organic matter (OM) (in case of low OM ca 1 g of dry sample). Minimum number of samples 10. Price includes pre-treatment. |
| Determination of total δ15N (from sediment) | sample | 30 | The recommended weight of samples depends on the content of organic matter. Minimum number of samples - 10. |
| δ18O ja δD in fresh water | sample | 36 | The recommended volume of samples - 20 ml, in special cases – 2 ml. |
Laboratory of Mining conditionsContact person: Sander Kanter, sander.kanter@taltech.ee, tel 620 3038 | |||
| Service / analysis | Unit | Price, € | Comments |
| Vibration measurements | Hour | 90 | According to ISEE Field Practice Guidelines for Blasting Seismographs |
| Measurement of noise level in the work environment | hour | 90 | According to the Standard EVS-EN ISO 9612 |
| Measurement of industrial noise | hour | 90 | According to the Standard EN 1996-2 |
| Preparation of sample material for testing | sample | 45 | |
| Sieve analysis of bulk materials (granular composition) | sample | 85 | According to the Standard EVS-EN 933-1 |
| Determination of formability of bulk materials | sample | 65 | According to the Standard EVS-EN 933-3 |
| Determination of aggregate toughness by the Los Angeles method | sample | 85 | According to the Standard EVS-EN 1097-2 |
| Determination of abrasiveness of rocks | sample | 120 | According to the Standard NF P 18-579 |
| Expert assessment on the stability of rock massifs | hour | 90 | |
| Expert assessment on the handling of explosives and pyrotechnic articles | hour | 90 | |
| Blasting design, expert assessments on blasting parameters and safety | hour | 90 | |
| Consultations on military geology and military technologies | hour | 90 | |
Laboratory of Sedimentology and PaleoecologyContact person: Tiiu Alliksaar, tiiu.alliksaar@taltech.ee, tel 620 3032 | |||
| Service / analysis | Unit | Price, € | Comments |
| Content of organic matter (LOI 550 °C) | sample | 12 | Minimum amount of sample - 2–3 g of dry matter. Additional 4 € for determining the water content (moisture) of the sample. |
| Carbonate content (LOI 950 °C) | sample | 12 | Minimum amount of sample - 2–3 g of dry matter. |
| Granulometry (laser diffraction analysis, particles 0.01 μm until 2 mm) | sample | 38 | Minimum amount of sample depends on grain size of the matter, generally 1–5 g. |
| Granulometry (sieve analysis, particles 0.063 mm until 64 mm) | sample | 85 | According to the Standard EVS-EN 933-1. |
| Determination of total carbon and total nitrogen in sediments / soil | sample | 48 | Minimum amount of sample - 1–2 g of dry matter. If necessary, cost for grinding the sample – 4 €. Minimum number of samples - 10. |
| Determination of organic carbon and total nitrogen in sediments / soil (including preparation) | sample | 54 | Minimum amount of sample - 1-2 g of dry matter. If necessary, cost for grinding the sample – 4 €. Minimum number of samples - 10. |
| Determination of organic sulphur in sediments / soil (including preparation) | sample | 54 | Minimum amount of sample - 1–2 g of dry matter. If necessary, cost for grinding the sample – 4 €. Minimum number of samples - 10. |
| Analysis of pollen in sediments | sample | 300 | Includes sample preparation, chemical treatment, microscopy and interpretation of results. |
| Analysis of siliceous algae | sample | 300 | Includes sample preparation, chemical treatment, microscopy and interpretation of results. |
| Analysis of macro-remains of plants | sample | 300 | Includes sample preparation, chemical treatment, microscopy and interpretation of results. |
| Dating of samples by the fly-ash particle method | sample | Ask for a quote | Includes sample preparation, chemical treatment, microscopy and interpretation of results. |
Laboratory of Palaeontology and StratigraphyContact person: Olle Hints, olle.hints@taltech.ee, tel 620 3027 | |||
| Service / analysis | Unit | Price, € | Comments |
| Micropalaeontological analysis | sample | 400 | Minimum price, including laboratory processing of the rock sample, separation and determination of microfossils. The final price depends on the character and amount of samples. |
| Micro- and macroscopic characterisation of sedimentary rocks, description and stratigraphic interpretation of cross-sections | hour | 90 | |
| Palaeontological consultation, determination of fossils | hour | 90 | |
Särghaua Earth Science CentreContact person: Centre Administrator Maris Rattas, maris.rattas@taltech.ee, tel 5884 6443 | |||
| Service / analysis | Unit | Price, € | Comments |
| Use of Conference Hall (100 m2, up to 60 people) | hour | 60 | day 240 € |
| Use of Seminar Room (60 or 40 m2, up to 25 people) | hour | 30 | day 120 € |
| Use of Dining Hall (up to 30 people) | hour | 30 | day 120 € |
| Accommodation (per person) | 24 hrs | 30 | discount for students |
| Camping (per person) | night | 10 | |
| Rent for the entire Centre (including accommodation for 50 people, camping area, outdoor classroom/barbecue, campfire site, dining hall, sauna) | 24 hrs | 2500 | |
| Study programme, workshop, excursion | hour | 90 | |
Other servicesContact information: gi@taltech.ee, tel 620 3010 | |||
| Service / analysis | Unit | Price, € | Comments |
| Consulting, expert assessments etc. | hour | 90 | In case of lectures 1 hour = 1 academic hour (45 min). |
| Transport of people and fieldwork equipment | km | 0.6 | |