Analytical Chemistry Group

The Analytical Chemistry Group (ACG) is a division of the University of Missouri Research Reactor, located in Columbia, Missouri. It is a research-focused group with a team of 34 employees. ACG specializes in providing elemental analyses and irradiation services to a global clientele of private businesses, government agencies, and academic institutions. Their services utilize a range of scientific instruments and analytical techniques, including neutron activation analysis and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) instrumentation like ICP-MS, ICP-OES, LA-ICP-MS, and MC-ICP-MS. What sets ACG apart is their access to the MURR®, the highest powered university-based nuclear research reactor in the United States. This unique resource allows them to offer neutron activation analysis techniques not available at other contract laboratories. ACG prides itself on its ability to tailor its analytical methods to meet the specific needs of each client, providing outstanding sensitivities and limits of detection for elemental characterization and quantification. For inquiries about ACG's analytical services, you can visit their website at acg.missouri.edu.