Important Features
Ar ion laser, 514.5 nm
He-Ne laser, 633 nm
Semiconductor diode laser, 785 nm
-70° Centigrade Peltier cooled CCD detector
XYZ motorized mapping stage
100 cm-1 cutoff notch filter
Magnification up to 1000x (x5, x20, x50, x100 objectives)
Grams 32 spectral analysis software, and geological
spectra database
8000 cm-1 extended scanning range
1800 l/mm and 1200 l/mm gratings
Direct Raman imaging through dielectric filters
Videocamera and image capture card
* Tutorial
* For more information, contact Dr. Zhorro Nikolov
* Sign out time on the
Raman
* Billing Rate: University Internal($25/hour unassisted,
$45/hour assisted), University External ($30/hour
unassisted, $55/hour assisted) Unassisted work is possible
only after a training course.
Equipment Use Form.
UV Raman Microspectrometer
Important
Features
Magnifying and imaging capabilities
Motorized XYZ stages
Heating/Freezing stages
Choice of excitation wavelength (UV, Visible, near
IR, Circular Polarized light)
'Easy Confocal' microscopy
Rapid, non-destructive
Easy or no sample preparation (solids, liquids, gases)
High Spectral/Spatial resolution
* For more
information, contact Dr. Zhorro Nikolov
* Billing Rate: University Internal ($40/hour unassisted,
$60/hour assisted), University External ($60/hour unassisted,
$85/hour assisted). Unassisted work is possible only after a
training course. Equipment
Use Form.
FTIR Spectroscope with Microscope (Digilab,
UMA 600)
Important
Features
The advanced optical design eliminates stray light and the
need for redundant aperturing
Samples can be viewed by both binocular and video modes
Infinity corrected, all reflecting optics without the need for
dichroics provides the ultimate in detectability and throughput
Dual detector capability equips the microscope with two single
point detectors, an array and a single point detector or dual
focal plane arrays, to minimize the "down time" of detector
changes
Zoom capability in both visible and IR gives the flexibility
to use higher magnification if necessary without physically
changing the objective
A motorized aperture gives precise control from either the
computer or the microscope and enhances the ease of use
Auto focus in both the infrared for sample analysis and in the
visible for video camera assures that the picture you see or the
data you acquire are optimal
Automated multi point analysis (AMPA) allows unattended
analysis of many points on the same samples or many samples on
the sample holder
* For more
information, contact Dr. Zhorro Nikolov
* Billing Rate: University Internal ($25/hour unassisted,
$45/hour assisted), University External ($30/hour unassisted,
$55/hour assisted). Unassisted work is possible only after a
training course. Equipment
Use Form.
Surface Area and Pore Size Analyzer (Quantachrome,
Autosorb -1)
Important
Features
A fully automated analyzer for surface area and pore size
measurements
Offers simultaneous analysis and sample preparation
Low maintenance, vacuum volumetric system with stainless steel
manifold construction
Speed and precision ensured by MaxiDose, a proprietary dosing
algorithm
High sensitivity ensured by multiple pressure transducers,
minimum void volume and accurate coolant level control
Operates with any non-corrosive adsorbate and a wide variety
of coolants, including slurries
DoseWizard learn mode and InitialFill for analysis time
savings of up to 60 percent
* For more
information, contact Mr. John Chmiola
* For more information about Quantachrome, Autosorb-1,
please visit
here.
* Billing Rate: University Internal ($10/hour unassisted,
$30/hour assisted), University External ($50/hour unassisted,
$70/hour assisted).
Billing Form.
Tube Furnaces
Important Features
Our first furnace is a wound tube furnace with a max temp. of 1200° C with a tube diameter of 25 mm, and a heated length of 250 mm.
Our second furnace is a high temperature tube furnace with a max temp of 1700° C with tube diameter of 75 mm, and a heated length of 300 mm.
Our third furnace is a three zone tube furnace with a max temp. of 1200° C with a tube diameter of 75 mm, and a heated length of 700 mm.