COIL is open and accepting samples via mail or drop off at the the lab (Corson Hall, E440). If you have any questions please contact Kim Sparks. For updates regarding the status of our department and Cornell University, please follow this link to the EEB homepage. Our current turnaround time is approximately six months for samples requiring preparation. (updated July 4, 2024)
The Cornell University Stable Isotope Laboratory (COIL) was established in 1997 through a National Science Foundation equipment grant, along with matching funds provided by the Andrew Mellon Foundation. COIL is located within the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University.* The facility supports a broad community of scientists at Cornell as well as other academic institutions and organizations spanning the globe in the areas of biogeochemistry, agronomy, ecology, geology, atmospheric science, microbiology and nutrition. COIL personnel have spent the last several years working diligently towards optimizing analysis methods for precision as well as sample linearity with capabilities comparable to most advanced isotope laboratories worldwide. COIL’s main goal is to generate superior results within a reasonable time frame, while at the same time meeting the individual needs of the client.