Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM)
Make&Model: CARL ZEISS UHR FESEM MODEL GEMINI SEM 500 KMAT
Specification:
Source: Schottky field emitter
Probe Current: 3pA to 100nA
Resolution: 0.8 nm
Max. weight of the sample: 0.5 kg
Magnification: 50X to 2000000X
Mode: Only high vacuum (HV)
Accessories available: EDAX, BSE
Applications: Surface morphology, Elemental analysis, Particle size distribution
Sample: Solid, Powder, Dry biological samples.
FESEM Requisition form (External): Download
Specification:
Source: Schottky field emitter
Probe Current: 3pA to 100nA
Resolution: 0.8 nm
Max. weight of the sample: 0.5 kg
Magnification: 50X to 2000000X
Mode: Only high vacuum (HV)
Accessories available: EDAX, BSE
Applications: Surface morphology, Elemental analysis, Particle size distribution
Sample: Solid, Powder, Dry biological samples.
FESEM Requisition form (External): Download
Sputter Coater
Make&Model: Quoram Sputter Coater Q150R S Plus
Specification:
Sputter coaters are used to deposit a thin metal layer on the surface of a sample/substrate for SEM and EDS applications.
Sputtering: 0–80 mA to a pre-determined thickness (with optional FTM) or by the built-in timer
Film Thickness: Electrically conductive, with a thickness of 3 - 20 nm
The sputtering time: Maximum 60 minutes (without breaking vacuum and with built in cooling periods)
Specimen stage: 50 mm Ø rotation stage
Rotation speed: 8-20 RPM
Typical ultimate vacuum: ∼2x10-2 mbar in a clean system after pre-pumping with dry nitrogen gas
Sample: Solid, Powder, Dry biological samples.
Sputter Coater Requisition form (External): Download
Specification:
Sputter coaters are used to deposit a thin metal layer on the surface of a sample/substrate for SEM and EDS applications.
Sputtering: 0–80 mA to a pre-determined thickness (with optional FTM) or by the built-in timer
Film Thickness: Electrically conductive, with a thickness of 3 - 20 nm
The sputtering time: Maximum 60 minutes (without breaking vacuum and with built in cooling periods)
Specimen stage: 50 mm Ø rotation stage
Rotation speed: 8-20 RPM
Typical ultimate vacuum: ∼2x10-2 mbar in a clean system after pre-pumping with dry nitrogen gas
Sample: Solid, Powder, Dry biological samples.
Sputter Coater Requisition form (External): Download
Powder X-Ray Diffraction (PXRD)
Make & Model: Bruker D8 Advance A25
Specification:
X-Ray Source: 2.2 kW Cu anode long fine focus ceramic X-ray tube
Running condition power supply: 40 kV and 40 mA
Specification:
X-Ray Source: 2.2 kW Cu anode long fine focus ceramic X-ray tube
Running condition power supply: 40 kV and 40 mA
- Max. sample weight, depending on sample holder: 250 g
- Max. sample height, depending on sample holder: 25 mm
- Max. sample diameter: 70 mm
- Phase Composition of a Sample
- Quantitative Phase Analysis: determine the relative amounts of phases in a mixture by referencing the relative peak intensities.
- Unit cell lattice parameters and Bravais lattice symmetry
- Index peak positions
- Lattice parameters can vary as a function of, and therefore give you information about, alloying, doping, solid solutions, strains, etc.
- Residual Strain (macrostrain)
- Crystal Structure
- By Rietveld refinement of the entire diffraction pattern
- Epitaxy/Texture/Orientation
- Variable temperature analysis
- Capillary measurements
- Crystallite Size and Micro strain
- Indicated by peak broadening.
- Other defects (stacking faults, etc.) can be measured by analysis of peak shapes and peak width.
Sample: Solid, Thin films and powder
PXRD Requisition form (External): Download
Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)
Make&Model: Bruker, Dimension Icon
Specification:
• Sample Size: 210mm vacuum chuck for samples, ≤ 210mm diameter, ≤15mm thick
• X-Y Position Noise: ≤0.15nm RMS typical imaging bandwidth (up to 625Hz)
• Z Sensor Noise Level: 35pm RMS typical imaging bandwidth (up to 625Hz)
• X-Y Imaging Area: 90µm x 90µm typical
• Z range: 10µm typical in imaging and force curve modes
Applications:
• Identification of surface topography.
• Identification of nature of interaction between specific atom and its neighbouring.
• Electric properties can be measured by using conducting probes.
• Work function measurement using KPFM.
• Atomic level manipulations can also be done.
Sample:
AFM Requisition form (External): Download
Specification:
• Sample Size: 210mm vacuum chuck for samples, ≤ 210mm diameter, ≤15mm thick
• X-Y Position Noise: ≤0.15nm RMS typical imaging bandwidth (up to 625Hz)
• Z Sensor Noise Level: 35pm RMS typical imaging bandwidth (up to 625Hz)
• X-Y Imaging Area: 90µm x 90µm typical
• Z range: 10µm typical in imaging and force curve modes
Applications:
• Identification of surface topography.
• Identification of nature of interaction between specific atom and its neighbouring.
• Electric properties can be measured by using conducting probes.
• Work function measurement using KPFM.
• Atomic level manipulations can also be done.
Sample:
AFM Requisition form (External): Download
Electro polishing machine
Make&Model: Struers LectroPol-5
Applications: Electropolishing is an efficient materialographic technique for materials investigation in high resolution microscopy, where any mechanical artifacts from sample preparation are unacceptable. This eliminates the surface deformation.
Sample: Solid
Electro polishing machine Requisition form (External): Download
Applications: Electropolishing is an efficient materialographic technique for materials investigation in high resolution microscopy, where any mechanical artifacts from sample preparation are unacceptable. This eliminates the surface deformation.
Sample: Solid
Electro polishing machine Requisition form (External): Download
Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with High-Resolution Mass Spectrometer (UHPLC-HRMS)
Make&Model: Agilent 6545XT AdvanceBio LC/Q-TOF
Applications:
Sample: Solid and Liquid
UHPLC-HRMS Job Requisition Form (External):Download
Applications:
Sample: Solid and Liquid
UHPLC-HRMS Job Requisition Form (External):Download