Tallinn University of Technology

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 Mineralogy

Contact: Nata-Ly Pantšenko, [email protected]

Service / analysisUnitPrice, €Comments
Determination of essential elements from a molten preparation (WDXRF)sample90

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)sample80

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 XRFsample15Contact us for more information.
Qualitative analysis of minerals and crystalline substances (XRD)sample50The minimum number of samples is 10.
Quantitative phase analysis by the Rietveld method (XRD)sample100The minimum number of samples is 10.
Sample preparationhour70Sawing, crushing, milling, etc.

Laboratory of Isotope and Hydrogeochemistry

Contact person: Merlin Liiv, [email protected], ph: 620 3030

Service / analysisUnitPrice, €Comments

Determination of the carbon isotope ratio 13C/12C of organic matter (δ13Corg) (from sediment)

sample36The 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)sample30The recommended sample weight depends on the organic matter content. The minimum number of samples is 10.

Laboratory of Mining conditions

Contact person: Erik Väli, [email protected], ph: 620 3859

Service / analysisUnitPrice, €Comments
Vibration measurementsHour100According to ISEE Field Practice Guidelines for Blasting Seismographs
Measurement of noise level in the work environmenthour100According to the Standard EVS-EN ISO 9612
Measurement of industrial noisehour100According to the Standard EN 1996-2
Preparation of sample material for testingsample45 
Sieve analysis of bulk materials (granular composition)sample85According to the Standard EVS-EN 933-1
Determination of formability of bulk materialssample65According to the Standard EVS-EN 933-3
Determination of aggregate toughness by the Los Angeles methodsample85According to the Standard EVS-EN 1097-2
Determination of abrasiveness of rockssample120According to the Standard NF P 18-579
Expert assessment on the stability of rock massifshour90 
Expert assessment on the handling of explosives and pyrotechnic articleshour100 
Blasting design, expert assessments on blasting parameters and safetyhour100 
Consultations on military geology and military technologieshour100 

Laboratory of Sedimentology and Paleoecology

Contact person: Tiiu Alliksaar, [email protected], tel 620 3032

Service / analysisUnitPrice, €Comments
Content of organic matter (LOI 550 °C)sample12The minimum sample size is 23 g of dry matter. An additional 4€ for determining the water content (moisture) of the sample.
Carbonate content (LOI 950 °C)sample12The minimum sample size is 23 g of dry matter.
Granulometry (laser diffraction analysis, particles 0.01 μm until 2 mm)sample38The minimum sample size depends on the grain size of the material; generally, 15 g is sufficient.
Granulometry (sieve analysis, particles 0.063 mm until 64 mm)sample85According to the Standard EVS-EN 933-1.
Determination of total carbon and total nitrogen in sediments / soilsample48The minimum sample size is 12 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)sample54The minimum sample size is 12 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)sample54The minimum sample size is 12 g of dry matter. If necessary, the milling cost is 4€. The minimum number of samples is 10.
Analysis of pollen in sedimentssampleAsk for a quoteIncludes sample preparation, chemical treatment, microscopy and interpretation of results.
Analysis of siliceous algaesampleAsk for a quoteIncludes sample preparation, chemical treatment, microscopy and interpretation of results.
Analysis of macro-remains of plantssampleAsk for a quoteIncludes sample preparation, chemical treatment, microscopy and interpretation of results.
Dating of samples by the fly-ash particle methodsampleAsk for a quoteIncludes sample preparation, chemical treatment, microscopy and interpretation of results.

Laboratory of Palaeontology and Stratigraphy

Contact person: Olle Hints, [email protected], tel 620 3027

Service / analysisUnitPrice, €Comments
Micropalaeontological analysissample400The 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-sectionshour100 
Palaeontological consultation, determination of fossilshour100 

Särghaua Earth Science Centre

Contact person: Centre Administrator Maris Rattas, [email protected], tel 5884 6443

Service / analysisUnitPrice, €Comments
Use of Conference Hall (100 m2, up to 60 people)hour70day 300 €
Use of Seminar Room (60 or 40 m2, up to 25 people)hour30day 150 €
Use of Dining Hall (up to 30 people)hour30day 150 €
Accommodation (per person)24 hrs30discount for students
Camping (per person)night10 
Rent for the entire Centre (including accommodation for 50 people, camping area, outdoor classroom/barbecue, campfire site, dining hall, sauna)24 hrs2750 
Study programme, workshop, excursionhour100 

Other services

Contact information: [email protected], tel 620 3010

Service / analysisUnitPrice, €Comments
Consulting, expert assessments etc.hour100In case of lectures 1 hour = 1 academic hour (45 min).
Transport of people and fieldwork equipmentkm0.6