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: [email protected], phone 620 3030.
Laboratory of Geochemistry and MineralogyContact: Nata-Ly Pantšenko, [email protected] | |||
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| Service / analysis | Unit | Price, € | Comments |
| Determination of essential elements from a molten preparation (WDXRF) | sample | 90 | The analysed set: SiO2, TiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3, MnO, MgO, CaO, Na2O, K2O, P2O5, SO3. The minimum sample size is 2 g. The price may be subject to additional crushing and/or milling charges. The minimum number of samples is 10. |
| Determination of trace elements from a powdered preparation (WDXRF) | sample | 80 | The analysed set: SiO2, TiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3, MnO, MgO, CaO, Na2O, K2O, P2O5, S, Cl, As, Ba, Br, Ce, Co, Cr, Cu, F, Ga, La, Mo, Nb, Ni, Pb, Rb, Se, Se, Th, U, V, W, Y, Zn, Zr. The minimum sample size is 10 g. The price may be subject to additional crushing and/or milling charges. The minimum number of samples is 10. |
| Quick analysis with hand-held XRF | sample | 15 | Contact us for more information. |
| Qualitative analysis of minerals and crystalline substances (XRD) | sample | 50 | The minimum number of samples is 10. |
| Quantitative phase analysis by the Rietveld method (XRD) | sample | 100 | The minimum number of samples is 10. |
| Sample preparation | hour | 70 | Sawing, crushing, milling, etc. |
Laboratory of Isotope and HydrogeochemistryContact person: Merlin Liiv, [email protected], ph: 620 3030 | |||
| Service / analysis | Unit | Price, € | Comments |
Determination of the carbon isotope ratio 13C/12C 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). The minimum number of samples is 10. Price includes pre-treatment. |
| Determination of the nitrogen isotope ratio 15N/14N of organic matter δ15Ntotal (from sediment) | sample | 30 | The recommended sample weight depends on the organic matter content. The minimum number of samples is 10. |
Laboratory of Mining conditionsContact person: Erik Väli, [email protected], ph: 620 3859 | |||
| Service / analysis | Unit | Price, € | Comments |
| Vibration measurements | Hour | 100 | According to ISEE Field Practice Guidelines for Blasting Seismographs |
| Measurement of noise level in the work environment | hour | 100 | According to the Standard EVS-EN ISO 9612 |
| Measurement of industrial noise | hour | 100 | 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 | 100 | |
| Blasting design, expert assessments on blasting parameters and safety | hour | 100 | |
| Consultations on military geology and military technologies | hour | 100 | |
Laboratory of Sedimentology and PaleoecologyContact person: Tiiu Alliksaar, [email protected], tel 620 3032 | |||
| Service / analysis | Unit | Price, € | Comments |
| Content of organic matter (LOI 550 °C) | sample | 12 | The minimum sample size is 2–3 g of dry matter. An additional 4€ for determining the water content (moisture) of the sample. |
| Carbonate content (LOI 950 °C) | sample | 12 | The minimum sample size is 2–3 g of dry matter. |
| Granulometry (laser diffraction analysis, particles 0.01 μm until 2 mm) | sample | 38 | The minimum sample size depends on the grain size of the material; generally, 1–5 g is sufficient. |
| 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 | The minimum sample size is 1–2 g of dry matter. If necessary, the grinding cost is 4 €. The minimum number of samples is 10. |
| Determination of organic carbon and total nitrogen in sediments / soil (including preparation) | sample | 54 | The minimum sample size is 1–2 g of dry matter. If necessary, the milling cost is 4€. The minimum number of samples is 10. |
| Determination of organic sulphur in sediments / soil (including preparation) | sample | 54 | The minimum sample size is 1–2 g of dry matter. If necessary, the milling cost is 4€. The minimum number of samples is 10. |
| Analysis of pollen in sediments | sample | Ask for a quote | Includes sample preparation, chemical treatment, microscopy and interpretation of results. |
| Analysis of siliceous algae | sample | Ask for a quote | Includes sample preparation, chemical treatment, microscopy and interpretation of results. |
| Analysis of macro-remains of plants | sample | Ask for a quote | 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, [email protected], tel 620 3027 | |||
| Service / analysis | Unit | Price, € | Comments |
| Micropalaeontological analysis | sample | 400 | The minimum price, including laboratory processing of the rock sample, separation and determination of microfossils. The final price depends on the character and the number of samples. |
| Micro- and macroscopic characterisation of sedimentary rocks, description and stratigraphic interpretation of cross-sections | hour | 100 | |
| Palaeontological consultation, determination of fossils | hour | 100 | |
Särghaua Earth Science CentreContact person: Centre Administrator Maris Rattas, [email protected], tel 5884 6443 | |||
| Service / analysis | Unit | Price, € | Comments |
| Use of Conference Hall (100 m2, up to 60 people) | hour | 70 | day 300 € |
| Use of Seminar Room (60 or 40 m2, up to 25 people) | hour | 30 | day 150 € |
| Use of Dining Hall (up to 30 people) | hour | 30 | day 150 € |
| 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 | 2750 | |
| Study programme, workshop, excursion | hour | 100 | |
Other servicesContact information: [email protected], tel 620 3010 | |||
| Service / analysis | Unit | Price, € | Comments |
| Consulting, expert assessments etc. | hour | 100 | In case of lectures 1 hour = 1 academic hour (45 min). |
| Transport of people and fieldwork equipment | km | 0.6 | |