Wet chemistry lab (IMAGE)

Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology

Wet chemistry lab

Caption

Tooth enamel samples from animal teeth are processed in a wet chemistry lab to to isolate oxygen-bearing compounds for stable isotope analysis that yields climatic information. Here the lead author of this study can be seen adding acid to samples to bring them into solution. As this process involves the use of hazardous substances, lab scientists are wearing protective gear like gloves, aprons and face shields.

Credit

MPI-EVA

Usage Restrictions

The image may only be used in connection with reporting on the article/research by Pederzani et al. (2021).

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.