Equipment Usage Fees

C2E2 On-Site Instrumentation Room

FEI Quanta 250 FEG Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (ESEM) – This equipment is a very versatile, high resolution, low vacuum FEG SEM with extended low volume capabilities. In addition, this equipment has the unique capability that includes a 1000 °C heating stage which allows samples to be heated while the user records in-situ morphological changes.

Bruker D8 Advance High Temperature X-Ray Diffractometer – This equipment is a state of the art x-ray diffraction system with high precision, two-circle goniometers with independent stepper motors and optical encoders. The goniometers are designed to operate either horizontally or vertically. In addition, the machine is equipped with a high temperature chamber that can operate to 1200 °C. This equipment is equipped with a LinxEye Detector that reduces run time and significantly aids with through put.

Recharge Rates - Effective October 1, 2020

Instruments
(hourly rates)

Unassisted - Internal

Assisted - Internal

External Rate

Bruker XRD

$29

$105

$165

FEI E-SEM

$45

$120

$205

Fee for Services
(hourly rates)

Internal

External

Data Analysis

$31.45

$50.63

Sample Preparation

$75.95

$122.28

No external users are allowed to operate the equipment due to safety reasons and the sensitivity in maintaining the equipment. Labor charges may apply.

To obtain a quote for services please contact Stoyan Bliznakov at (860) 486-4284, stoyan.bliznakov@uconn.edu

 

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