ISWS/ISGS Sediment Materials Laboratory
The ISWS/ISGS Sediment Materials Laboratory provides a variety of analyses for sediment. Sediment characteristics provide valuable information about sediment transport, erosion, geological history and engineering. Sample analysis is available for University of Illinois staff and researchers, external researchers, and the public.
Methods of Analysis
- suspended sediment concentration
- unit weight + density + moisture content
- particle size distribution by dry sieve
- particle size distribution by wet sieve
- particle size distribution by pipette
- particle size distribution by hydrometer
- particle size distribution by laser diffraction
- particle size distribution by x-ray diffraction
See current internal prices for analysis (PDF):
ISWS-ISGS Sediment Materials Laboratory FY2025-FY2026 Internal Price List
Hydrometer analysis of sediment samples.
Contacts
Kim Attig, +1 217 333 1840
Laura Keefer, +1 217 333 3468
