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Examination of solid samples using transmission and scanning electron microscopy. Observations may include morphology, crystal structure, and quantitative elemental analysis. Users must be trained (by the appropriate Facility Manager) prior to using the equipment and must abide by the rules established by the governing Advisory Committee

Advisory Committee

P. Ferreira (Chair), S. Banerjee, P. Ho, B. Korgel, D. Kovar, D. Paul

 

High Performance Transmission Electron MIcroscopy

UT-Austin Main Campus

 

 

Contact Information
Dr. Ji-Ping Zhou, Facility Manager
Texas Materials Institute
ENS 31N
Mail Code C2201
Phone (512) 232-1884
FAX (512) 475-8482
jpzhou@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu		US Mailing Address:
The University of Texas at Austin
Texas Materials Institute
1 University Station C2201
Austin, TX 78712
Instruments
JEOL 2010F Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)
  • Field Emission Gun (FEG)
  • Ultra high-Resolution Observation System
  • Fast Operating for network (NT) and Imaging System
  • Scanning Image Devices to be operated as STEM from TEM
  • Electron Biprism for holography
  • Several atom level probes connected to Oxford INCA Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS) and Gatan 2D Digital-Parallel Electron Energy Loss Spectrometer (DigiPEELS)

Location: (ENS 31N)
On-line Reservations

JEOL 2010F
transmission electron microscope

Specimen Preparation Facilities
  • Fishione1010 Ion Miller
  • Fishione150 Dimpling Grinder
  • Fishione150 Plasma Cleaner
  • Fishione 150 Ultrasonic Disk Cutter
 
Services
  • Training of new users in instrument operation.
  • Consultation on new uses by experienced users.
Fee Schedule
  • JEOL 2010F: $50/hour *
  • Sample Preparation: $50/sample

    *This rate applies when the researcher (A Users) operates the microscope under minimal supervision of the Facilities Manager. For researchers (B USERS) who do not wish to be trained in the use of the micrscope, the Facilities Manager will operate the microscope for them; the rate for this level of service is $110/hour.

    These are on campus user rates. Off campus users should contact Facility Manager for current rates.
   

 

Scanning Electron Microscopy

UT-Austin Main Campus

Contact Information
Dr. Yangming Sun , Facility Manager
Texas Materials Institute
NST
Mail Code A5500
Austin, TX 78712
Phone (512) 471-7592 or 471-5235
FAX (512) 471-9495
yangming@mail.utexas.edu
US Mailing Address:
The University of Texas at Austin
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
1 University Station A4300
Austin, TX 78712
Instruments

Hitachi S-4500 field emission scanning electron microscope. For high resolution or low voltage applications

Location: (CPE 1.472)
On-line Reservations

LEO 1530 scanning electron microscope. Main features include: GEMINI field emission column with a thermal field emitter; superb resolution and image quality at low operating voltage- 3nm at 1 KV; wide operating voltage range 200V to 30 KV; high probe current and stability for fast X-ray analysis; in-lens annular detector for bright, clear surface-specific image; EDS system for elemental analysis and mapping; all operations are computerized; fast multi-specimen loading system.

Specimen preparation facility: Cr coater

Location: (NST)

On-line Reservations




Hitachi S-4500 field emission scanning electron microscope





LEO 1530
scanning electron microscope
Specimen Preparation Facilities
Sample Preparation instrumentation is available through other facilities at PRC.


Services
  • Training of new users in instrument operation.
  • Consultation on new uses by experienced users.
Fee Schedule
$40/hour*

Off campus users should contact the Facility Manager for current rates.