{"id":11,"date":"2026-03-10T17:24:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T17:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T20:23:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T20:23:35","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--1\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_8610-1024x569.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_8610-1024x569.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_8610-300x167.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_8610-768x426.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_8610-1536x853.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_8610-2048x1137.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_8610-1568x871.jpeg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-grayscale-graybase-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-c113f2b2ac5eb20d41dab7007c3424f6 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-left:0\">The UVM Agilent Laboratory for Chemical Analysis (ALCA) supports research and instruction across multiple disciplines by providing access to advanced analytical instrumentation, technical expertise, and user training. This site outlines available instrumentation, safety requirements, and policies for facility access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-cea11a0fb1f07d9d8c379b7a184a5e14 wp-block-paragraph\">ALCA maintains a close partnership with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agilent.com\/en\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.agilent.com\/en\">Agilent Technologies<\/a><\/strong>, supporting the integration and effect use of advanced analytical instrumentation within the facility. Since the laboratory&#8217;s opening in 2022, this relationship has helped ensure reliable operation and alignment with current best analytical practices in research and teaching. We are grateful for Agilent&#8217;s continued collaboration and support in advancing analytical capabilities at the University of Vermont.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull has-custom-font-size has-large-font-size is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4e0220b7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-2-color has-custom-catamount-brand-dark-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/about\/\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Learn more about ALCA<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-2-color has-custom-catamount-brand-dark-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/rates-fees\/\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Rates &amp; Fees<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-adc57f8e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-default has-base-2-background-color has-background has-large-font-size\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Our Instrumentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/instrumentation\/liquid-chromtagrophy-quadrapole-time-of-flight\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"14\">LC-QTOF<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/instrumentation\/hplc-dad-fld\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"22\">LC-RID-DAD-FLD <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/instrumentation\/gcms\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"180\">GC-MS <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/instrumentation\/inductively-coupled-plasma-optical-emission-spectroscopy-icp-oes\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"182\">ICP-OES <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li 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has-text-align-center has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/instrumentation\/\">Learn more about our Instrumentation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large wp-duotone-unset-4\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_8613-3-912x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-220\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_8613-3-912x1024.jpeg 912w, https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_8613-3-267x300.jpeg 267w, https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_8613-3-768x862.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_8613-3-1369x1536.jpeg 1369w, 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https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/files\/2026\/04\/V.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Who Can Use ALCA?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\">ALCA supports research across <strong>chemistry, environmental science, biology, agriculture and materials science<\/strong>. The facility is available to the following user groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">UVM Faculty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Graduate Students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Undergraduates Students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">External Academic Collaborators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Industry and Government Partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0\">Access to ALCA instrumentation will require training and adherence to the facility policies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-2-color has-custom-catamount-brand-dark-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/access-alca\/\">Learn more about Access <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-adc57f8e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Service &amp; Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ALCA provides flexible analytical support models tailored to user experience, project scope, and research needs. Facility staff work closely with users to ensure high-quality data, reliable operation, and efficient use of instrumentation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Full-Service Sample Analysis<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sample preparation, measurements, and data delivery performed by ALCA staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instrumentation Training <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hands-on training for qualified users seeking independent instrument access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Method Development<\/strong> <strong>&amp; Optimization <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Development of analytical methods for novel or complex sample types<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consultation &amp; Experimental Design Support<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guidance on technique selection, sample preparation, and analytical strategy. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Processing &amp; Interpretation Assistance<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support for data analysis, validation, and troubleshooting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"http:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/files\/2026\/04\/alex-RNjbcPAsol8-unsplash-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Hand pouring blue liquid from a test tube into a flask containing orange liquid.\" class=\"wp-image-49\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/files\/2026\/04\/alex-RNjbcPAsol8-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/files\/2026\/04\/alex-RNjbcPAsol8-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/files\/2026\/04\/alex-RNjbcPAsol8-unsplash-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/files\/2026\/04\/alex-RNjbcPAsol8-unsplash-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/files\/2026\/04\/alex-RNjbcPAsol8-unsplash-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/files\/2026\/04\/alex-RNjbcPAsol8-unsplash-1568x1044.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-adc57f8e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Robert Tracy Jr,  Manager for ALCA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Discovery Hall, Room 416<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Phone: 802-656-9648<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:rbtracy@uvm.edu\">rbtracy@uvm.edu<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-2-color has-custom-catamount-brand-dark-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/alca\/contact\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UVM Agilent Laboratory for Chemical Analysis (ALCA) supports research and instruction across multiple disciplines by providing access to advanced analytical instrumentation, technical expertise, and user training. 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