The Instrumental Analysis Laboratory holds most of our instrumentation. All of these instruments are computer controlled, many with data analysis and some with compound libraries.

This laboratory is equipped with one fume hood and one sink with eyewash. There are 12 additional point exhausts which can be used as needed for the instruments. The Atomic Absorption spectrophotometer has a special exhaust vent for its sole use. There is storage for flammable materials. There is also storage for 12 gas tanks. Generally N2, air, and Helium are kept in this lab. There is a special storage compartment for acetylene, which is necessary for the Atomic Absorption spectrophotometer. Ch351 (Instrumental Analysis Laboratory) is a required course for the B.E. in Chemical Engineering program for juniors. In this course they are taught the theory and operation of these instruments. They learn a different instrument each week of the semester and as a final project, they are required to design an independent experiment using the knowledge they have gained during the semester. These instruments are also used for independent research, as needed.

The administration of the Cooper Union has supported this laboratory by purchasing new equipment, as needed. A list of all of the instruments in our Instrumental Analysis Laboratory is included in Appendix C.