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Scanning Electron Microscope

Machine Characteristics

FEI Quanta 400Electron OpticsHigh-resolution field emission-SEM column optimized for high brightness/high current45º objective lens geometry with through-the-lens differential pumping and heated objective aperturesResolutionHigh-vacuum - 0.8nm at 30kV (STEM)* - 1.2nm at 30kV (SE) - 2.5nm at 30kV (BSE) - 3.0nm at 1kV (SE)Low-vacuum - 1.5nm at 30kV (SE) - 2.5nm at 30kV (BSE) - 3.0nm at 3kV (SE)Extended vacuum mode (ESEM) - 1.5nm at 30kV (SE)Accelerating voltage: 200V - 30kVProbe current: up to 100nA - continuously adjustableDetectorsEverhardt-Thornley SEDLow-vacuum SED (LFD)Gaseous SED (GSED)IR-CCDSolid-state BSEDGaseous analytical BSED (GAD)*STEM*Scintillator BSED/CLD*Gaseous BSED* *optionalChamber VacuumHigh-vacuum: < 6e-4 PaLow-vacuum: 10 to 130 PaESEM-vacuum: 10 to 4000PaVacuum System1x 240 I/s TMO, 2x PVPPatented through-the-lens differential pumpingBeam gas path length: 10 or 2mmChamber379mm left to right10mm analytical WD10 portsEDX take-off angle: 35º5-Axis Motorized StagePseudo-eucentric goniometer stageX,Y = 100mmZ = 60mm (Z - clearance 75mm)T = -5º - to +70º (WD dependent)R = 360º continuousSystem Control32-bit graphical user interface with Windows XP, keyboard, optical mouseImage display: 19-inch LCD, SVGA 1280x1024Single frame or 4-quadrant image display4-quadrant liveImage ProcessorUp to 4096x3536 pixelsFile type: TIFF (8- or 16-bit), BMP or JPEG

Thermogravimetric Analysis

Machine Characteristics

SYTSYS Evolution TG/DTA 1750C DSC 1600C with vapor generator programmable WETSYS and LABSYS TG/DTA/DSC 1600CWeight : 110 kgFurnaceAny atmosphere (TG, DTA/DSC, TMA): Room Tº - 1600ºC and 1750ºCDisplay programming: 0 to 99ºC.mn-1Usual programming: 0 to 30ºC.mn-1Furnace cooling time: 45 min from 1750ºC down to room TºFurnace cooling constant: 12 minHeating element of the furnace: graphite resistorAlumina protection internal tubeTMAMeasurement range: ± 2 mmTwo measurement ranges: ± 0.2 and ± 2 mmLower range resolution: 0.0004 umHigher range resolution: 0.004 umManual tare/programmable in sequence: ±2mmElectromagnetic supporting force: +150g/ - 20gAdditional mechanical supporting force: +200 gMaximum size of the sample: 20 mm (Ø 10mm)Working room temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC likely to modify the working temperature rangeAcoustic noise (dB(A)): <80Relative humidity: 10% - 60%LABSYS TG/DTA/DSC/TMACarrier gas supply: N2, Ar, He (other inert or reactive gas as an option for specific experiments)Gas Pressure: 2.0 bar, max 3 barGas Purity: > 99.995%, H2O<3,CnHm<1.5 ppmGas connection shipped with the instrument: PU tube, length 5m, diameter 2.5/4 mmWater supply: approx 3 barWater connection shipped with the instrument: PU tube 5m, diameter 5.5/8 mmWeight Approx: 45 kg
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X-Ray Diffraction Machine (XRD)

Machine Characteristics

Ultima IV X - Ray DiffractometerX-Ray GeneratorMaximum rated output: 3 kWRated tube voltage: 20 - 60 kVRated tube current: 2 - 60 mATarget: Cu (others: optional)Focus size: 0.4x12 mm (others: optional)GoniometerScanning mode: os/od coupled or os, od independentGoniometer radius: 185 or 285 mm2 measuring range: -3 - 162° (may differ depending on configuration)Minimum step size: 0.0001°OpticsDivergence slit: fixed or automatic variableScattering slit: fixed or automatic variableReceiving slit: fixed or automatic variableOptics alignment: automatic alignment of tube height, goniometer, optics and detectorMonochromator: graphite diffracted beam monochromator for Cu (others: optional)DetectorDetector: scintillation counter (others: optional)

X-Ray Fluorescence Machine (XRF)

Machine Characteristics

Primini Rigaku A - Ray Fluorescence SpectrometerX-Ray Path:Vacuum/Helium Path Selection (optional)Temperature Stabilizer Mechanism:Control temperature 36.5°C ± 0.5°CX-Ray TubeTarget material: PdPrimary Beam FilterMaterial: Zr (optional) (fixed, manual mount)X-Ray GeneratorVoltage: maximum 40kVCurrent: 1.25mACrystal ExchangerExchange: 3 position (heavy element 1 and light element 2)CrystalHeavy element: LiF (200) (standard)Light element: PET (standard), Ge (optional), RX 25 (optional)DetectorHeavy element: SC (scintillation counter)Light element: F-PC (gas flow type proportional counter)Measuring Area:30 mm diameterSample Chamber6 Sample Position TurretSample size: maximum diameter 44 m, height 33 mmSample holder: solid type 1 (standard), liquid type (optional)Sample spin speed: 30 rpm (optional)Vacuum pump: oil rotary pumpHelium gas cylinder: none (optional)Data Processing UnitHardware: PC, 17 or 15 LCD (selection), color ink jet printer (A4), office (optional)Operating system: WindowsApplication software: qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis (fundamental parameter method), SQX software (optional)PC rack: 3 story type (optional)
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Rapid Prototyping Machine

Machine Characteristics

Stratasys/Dimension SST 1200esModel material:ABSplus in ivory, white, black, red, olive green, nectarine, fluorescent yellow, blue or gray.Support material:Soluble Support Technology (SST) or Breakaway Support Technology (BST)Build Size:254 x 254 x 305 mm (10 x 10 x 12 inches)Layer Thickness:0.254 mm (0.010 in.) or 0.33 mm. (0.013 in.) of precisely deposited ABSplus model and support material.Workstation Compatibility:Windows® XP / Windows Vista®Network Connectivity:Ethernet TCP/IP 10/100Base-TStratasys/Dimension Elite PrinterModel material:ABSplus in ivory, white, black, red, olive green, nectarine, fluorescent yellow, blue or gray.Support material:Soluble Support Technology (SST)Build Size:203 x 203 x 305 mm (8 x 8 x 12 in.)Layer thickness:0.178 mm (0.007 in.) or 0.254 mm (0.010 in.) of precisely deposited ABSplus model and support materialWorkstation compatibility:Windows® XP / Windows Vista®Network connectivity:Ethernet TCP/IP 10/100Base-TSize and weight:686 x 914 x 1041 mm (27 x 36 x 41 in.) 136 kg (300 lbs.)

Powder Recovery System

Machine Characteristics

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Particle Size Analyzer

Machine Characteristics

BECKMAN COULTER LS 13 320Laser Diffraction Particle Size AnalyzerParticle Sizing Range Aqueous Liquid Module and Universal Module0.04 um to 2000 um Micro Liquid Module and Tornado Dry Powder System0.04 um to 2000 umSize ChannelsMicro Luquid Module and Tornado Dry Powder System: 92Aqueous Liquid Module and Universal Liquid Module: 116Repeatability:1% about mean size (repeat runs of the same sample)Run Time:1 to 999 seconds (30 to 90 seconds typical)Sample Requirement:All quantities will vary considerably depending on material density and particle size disributionAqueous Liquid Module: approx. 10 mg to 100gUniversal Liquid Module: approx. 1mg to 10 gMicro Liquid Module: approx. 1mg to 50mgTornado Dry Powder System: approx. 5cc to 30ccData Presentation:Ethernet TCP/IP 10/100Base-T

Micromeritics

Machine Characteristics

ASAP 2020 Micropore Physisorption AnalyzerPressure MeasurementsRange: 0 to 950 mmHgResolution: 1000-mmHg Transducer 0.001 mmHg (Analysis System) 10-mmHg Transducer* 0.00001 mmHg 1-mmHg Transducer** 0.000001 mmHg (optional for high stability) Accuracy (Analysis systerm only): Includes nonlinearity, hysteresis, and nonrepeatability. Transducer manufacturer's specifications. 1000-mmHg Range Within 0.15% of reading 10-mmHg Range* Within 0.15% of reading 1-mmHg Range** Within 0.12% of readingVacuum SystemVacuum Pump: Mechanical, two-stage, for analysis: optional for degas. Ultimate vacuum 5x10^-3 mmHg. Dry pumps available for systems equipped with optional High Vacuum pump.High Vacuum Pump (if installed): Less than 3.8x10^-9 mmHg
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