Training

In this training theory and basics operation of the Renishaw Invia Reflex Micro Raman will be covered. We will work together until we are both comfortable with your safe and successful operation of the instrument in a shared facility environment. This is usually one session 2hours. Bring your (Non Hazardous) sample.
In this training theory and basics operation of the Agilent 5100 DVD Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer will be covered. We will work together until we are both comfortable with your safe and successful operation of the instrument in a shared facility environment. This is usually two session 2 hours each. During the first session we will run a DEMO samples and we will discuss your sample preparation. For your second session Instructor will assist you run your samples. Second session will be scheduled at the end of this session.
In this training theory and basics operation of the Thermo Fisher FTIR6700 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer will be covered. We will work together until we are both comfortable with your safe and successful operation of the instrument in a shared facility environment. This is usually one session 2hours. Bring your (Non Hazardous) sample in whatever form is convenient. Sampling accessories are available to accommodate most samples.

All users have lab access during staffed hours (Mo-Th 8am - 9pm; Fr 8am-7pm).  To be able to use the lab after-hours and on weekends, users need to understand how to respond in emergency situations. During the 24h access qualification, a small group of PTC members ask you relevant safety questions that allow you to demonstrate your knowledge. This discussion typically takes 10-15 minutes.

The Characterization.nano new user orientation is offered over zoom and aimed at providing an overview of the facility. During the orientation we provide an introduction and answer questions about the space & equipment capabilities and training offerings. Please register and join on zoom:
The Characterization.nano new user orientation is offered over zoom and aimed at providing an overview of the facility. During the orientation we provide an introduction and answer questions about the space & equipment capabilities and training offerings. Please register and join on zoom:
The Characterization.nano new user orientation is offered over zoom and aimed at providing an overview of the facility. During the orientation we provide an introduction and answer questions about the space & equipment capabilities and training offerings. Please register and join on zoom:
This course is intended to provide users with practical examples of fitting SAXS data with SASview software. Since most SAXS profiles do not exhibit well defined peaks like crystalline diffraction but instead characteristic "slopes," it is a heavily model-dependent method. After proper data reduction of a SAXS patterns, the data interpretation methods include extracting structural information from standardized plots such as Guinier, Porod, Kratky and Zimm plots. Elements of SAXS data modeling include calculations of the radius of gyration, of the single-particle form factor, inter-particle structure factors and the modeling effects of polydispersity.