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Morphological Cluster
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Transmission Electron Microscope
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JEOL Ltd.
JEM-2100 LaB 6
The JEM-2100 electron microscope provides solutions for a wide range of problems in the fields of materials, nanoelectronics, and biological sciences.
Based on MS Windows&trade software, the JEM-2100 is intuitive and easy to use with external control functions including the optional SIRIUS&trade remote control system. The advanced control system allows integration of STEM, EDS, and EELS.
The JEM-2100 features a high-stability goniometer stage specifically tuned for high tilt tomographic applications. The optional JEOL TEMography&trade software system automatically acquires and registers images, automatically calculates the 3-D reconstruction, and provides 3-D visualization software to display and rotate the image on a variety of axes. An x/y piezo stage is an available option.
The JEM-2100 has three independent condenser lenses and produces the highest probe current for any given probe size, which allows for improved analytical and diffraction capabilities. The patented JEOL Alpha Selector&trade allows a user the selection of a variety of illumination conditions, ranging from full convergent beam to parallel illumination. The standard incorporation of the objective mini lens means that Lorentz microscopy is a standard feature of this microscope. A high contrast aperture is available for any choice of polepiece, allowing high contrast imaging and simultaneous EDS.
The JEM-2100 offers a number of pumping options including full dry-pumped/turbo-pumped versions for lab environments that do not allow for oil-based or rotary pumps.
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Gatan 655 Dry Pumping Station
The model 655 incorporates the latest diaphragm pump and molecular drag pump technologies to produce a clean, dry vacuum in the low 10-6 Torr range. Pumping times from atmosphere to near the base pressure are typically less than 2 minutes, the pressure being monitored by a simple, reliable Penning guage. Applications include removing condensed water from cold holders, evacuation of dewar-type cryotransfer holders, testing the operation of heating holders, storage of specimens under vacuum, and testing vacuum transfer holders. The model 626 is a single tilt cryotransfer system. This cryostage has excellent high-resolution performance and is robust and easy to use. It allows for rapid, frost-free transfer and precise temperature control.
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EDAX Energy Dispersive X-ray Microanalysis EDS Detector
EDAX uses SAPPHIRE detectors with LEAP+ crystals light element performance of a Si(Li) detector. The Sapphire process provides consistently high quality yields in detector crystal manufacturing for 10mm and 30mm crystals.
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Scanning Electron Microscopy
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Thermo
NORAN Digital Microanalysis System (Model VANTAGE)
The CryoCooled EDS X-ray Detector option replaces the standard liquid nitrogen (LN) dewar, providing for No-LN convenience at LN-cooled performance levels. Ideal in cleanroom or other No-LN settings, the CryoCooled detector option provides maintenance-free, uninterrupted operation, and superior resolution and light element sensitivity.
The detector option consists of two parts: a compressor and a cooler head mounted on a standard x-ray detector unit. The compressor can be located up to 50 feet from the detector head assembly. The only utility requirements are normal line voltages.
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Emitech K550X
Gold and Carbon
Sputter Coater
Contact: Marek Urban
Urban Research Group
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Emitech K550X Gold and Carbon Sputter Coater
The K550X has a Rotating Specimen Stage which can also be tilted, built in as standard and accommodates a range of specimens and stubs, which together with pre-selectable parameters and fully automatic control, gives defined and repeatable film thickness depositions. Employing a magnetron target assembly, which enhances the efficiency of the process using low voltages, the K550X gives a fine grain, cool sputtering, without the need to cool the target or the specimen stage. The Chamber is 6 inches diameter, which allows very easy access to loading and removing specimens. The Instrument is fitted with 60mm Diameter and 0.1mm thick gold quick change target, giving optimum consumable cost performance. The sputtering parameters are pre-set, including the gas bleed needle valve which has electromagnetic valve back-up, so it does not need to be adjusted. The system can easily switch to the K250 Carbon Coating Attachment. The independent vacuum pump is controlled by the Instrument throughout the fully automatic coating cycle.
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The Nanoprobe Instrumentation Cluster is comprised of a Veeco Nanoscope® MultiModeT Scanning Probe Microscope (SPM) with multiple application modules, Dimension 3000 AFM (atomic force microscope) with NanoScope® IIIa controller from Veeco, and a Hysitron Triboindenter® nanomechanical testing system.
In addition to standard tapping and contact-mode AFM operation, a range of testing application modules can be employed with the MultiModeT SPM. Modules for the SPM include conductive AFM, high temperature testing, fluid cell, and nanoindentation/scratching application modules. The conductive AFM module allows mapping of electrical conductivity for conductive or semi-conductive samples, critical to work in conductive polymers. The high temperature testing module allows contact or tapping mode operation up to 250°C, which is important to determine capabilities of high performance polymers and coatings at elevated temperatures. The fluid cell capability is particularly critical for studies of biopolymers and biofilms, where stimuli-response behavior in the presence of water or biological fluids is central to MRSEC research. The nanoindentation/scratching module allows testing of surface hardness and defects of films and coatings.
The Hysitron Triboindenter® nanomechanical testing system provides complementary capability to the SPM. While the AFM instrument allows imaging of surfaces with a resolution of a few nanometers, and probes the relative distribution of mechanical and thermal properties across surfaces, nano-indenters are designed specifically to probe mechanical properties of thin films and coatings and operate on a larger scale (hundreds-of-nanometers to micrometers). Additionally, the Hysitron Triboindenter® includes dynamic test capability and software analysis for evaluation of local dynamic mechanical properties. These systems are ideal for measuring the hardness and elastic modulus of thin films and coatings, as well as scratch resistance and friction coefficients. The instrument is ready for use in high throughput screening of polymers and is directly applicable to the SPHPM thrust in this area. In combination with the topographical and phase imaging capabilities of the AFM, the Triboindenter® provides capabilities for direct mechanical properties measurements and dynamic testing, providing comprehensive morphological/mechanical property evaluation of polymer films and coatings spanning from nano to macroscopic scale.
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Rigaku/MSC
Ultima III
X-ray diffraction (XRD) is one of the most important non-destructive tools to analyze all kinds of matter - ranging from fluids, to powders and crystals. From research to production and engineering, XRD is an indispensable method for materials characterization and quality control.
Rigaku Ultima III is a diffractometer that provides the most technically advanced, versatile and cost-effective diffraction solutions available today. This unit is able to run samples of powder (polycrystalline, bulk) or thin film (ferroelectric, magnetic, low-k...)Applications of this instrument include: phase identification, crystal structure indentification, crystallite size, preferred orientation, crystal quality, crystallinity, residual stress, radial distribution function, thin film orientation and structure, nano-pore/particle size distribution, and multilayer structure analysis (thickness, density, roughness).
Most polymers have some order and can be identified and studied by X-ray diffraction methods. These polymers are, at least in part, crystalline or pseudocrystalline with partially ordered structures which cause diffraction peaks. Percent crystallinity in a polymer can be determined by X-ray diffraction methods. This crystalline/amorphous ratio is often related to processing methods and is of much importance in polymer chemistry.
Other uses of XRD in polymer research and production include: determination of unit cell type and lattice parameters, determination of the microstructure, and determination of crystallographic orientation through pole figures.
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Spectra-Physics
BeamLok 2065-7S
Model: 2965-7S
- The BeamLok® 2060 is an industrial small frame ion laser designed for 208V, 3-phase operation and will be individually configured and specified for each customer.
- Offers a wide range of output power options in both visible and UV wavelengths to meet any scientific or industrial need.
- The best resonator in the business and the patented BeamLok technology lock the beam position and power from turn-on to turn-off, setting the industry standard for stability.
- Z-Lok® automated single-frequency accessory sets the standard for convenient, stable, mode-hop-free single-frequency performance for maximum productivity.
- Patented wavelength-selective mirrors enable the most efficient and convenient single-line and single-frequency operation available resulting in higher power, longer life, and greater stability.
- Unique J-Lok® jitter reduction accessory provides unprecedented single frequency enabling the most demanding spectroscopy and holography applications.
- Easily adjustable intracavity aperture for simple, precise laser mode control.
- Hand-held remote control units provide complete, simple laser control and performance feedback from almost any convenient location.
- Complete computer control available through RS-232 or IEEE, 488 interface for remote or automated operation.
- Four standard configurations available.
Applications
- Spectroscopy
- Materials processing
- Interferometry
- Holography
- Lithography
- Pump source for dye and Ti:sapphire lasers
- Light scattering and LDV/LD
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Ultramicrotome and Cryoultramicrotome
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Leica Microsystems Ultracut UCT
Leica EM UC6 Ultramicrotome and Cryoultramicrotome FC6
The Ultracut UCT is designed for state-of-the-art biological, clinical and industrial applications. Its high precision mechanics and intuitive layout make it ideal for producing ribbons of semi- and ultrathin sections.
The world of cryosectioning is open to you within 30 seconds: simply equip the UCT with the Leica EM FCS.
Whether at room- or at low temperatures: all parameters affecting the quality of the sections can be varied within an extensive range. This makes it possible to achieve ultrathin sections down to 10nm!
The ergonomic arrangement on the separate control unit allows the user to observe and mani-pulate sections while changing settings e.g. to pre stored values. All knife and specimen alignment movements have self locking precision drives.
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Transmission Electron Microscopy
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Carl Zeiss Transmission Electron Microscope
EM 109 T, DPS
Transmission Electron Microscope with Normal Imaging, Diffraction, Minimum Dose Focusing, and High Magnification modes. The system consists of two condenser lenses (and one condenser aperture), an objective lens (and objective aperture), and three projector lenses (and three projector apertures). These lenses work in correlation in order to provide a magnification range from 150x to 250,000x in normal imaging circumstances. Images are projected onto a large fluorescent screen which is located directly above the camera system. All lens controls and lens coils are water cooled. The chiller cycles are constantly monitored by a series of thermocouples.
- Line Resolution: obtainable 0.344 nm
- Rated Voltage: 3/N 380/220 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz or 60 Hz
- Power consumption: 5.5 kVA
- Standby: 0.1 kVA
Users have the power to align/calibrate equipment in order to maintain optimum performance. Beam alignment, condenser alignment, aperture alignment, correction of spherical aberrations, and stigmation are some of the user-controlled parameters.
The pumping system is comprised of both a high-performance turbomolecular pump (170 l/s pumping capacity) and a two-stage rotary pump (8 m3/h pumping capacity). An aperture (200 .m) divides the two vacuum regions within the electron-optical column (high-vacuum and lower vacuum). The higher vacuum region contains the specimen chamber, the cathode chamber, the spectrometer, and the electron-optical system. The lower vacuum region houses the camera airlock and viewing chamber. Both of these regions are regulated by a microprocessor for failsafe operation.
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ramé-hart Goniometer
This tool is proven for its accuracy and ease of use. Many modular options are available -- including an imaging upgrade kit with camera and software -- and allow the user to make sophisticated measurements.
This model provides the surface scientist or technician with the tools necessary to make contact angle measurements quickly and accurately. The microscope produces a sharply defined image of a sessile or pendant drop - which is observed as a silhouette. This is a classic design with over 40 years of proven experience and has been referenced in many technical papers. The highly favorable comments by its users attest to its sophisticated simplicity.
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