Scientific-Tecnical Services
Textural and Thermal Analysis Service
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Differential Thermal Analysis and Thermogravimetry DTA-TG | 186,64 (€/sample) | 186,64 (€/sample) |
Contact
maqueda@icmse.csic.es
954 48 95 48
Physisorption-Chemisorption
This service constitutes a basic tool for the microstructural characterization of powdered solids of different natures, regarding to their porosity, specific surface area and chemically active surface.
This service is composed by a phyisisorption analyser (Micromeritics, ASAP 2020) which pro-vides the complete adsorption/desorption isotherms, from which the specific surface area, pore and micropore size distribution and concentration of reactive sites are obtained. The instrument is also equipped for carrying out chemisorption of different reactive molecules, as O2, H2, CO, etc.
Available Equipment
- Physicorption Analyser ASAP2010 (Micromeritics)
- Chemisorption Analyser ASAP2010 (Micromeritics)
- Multisample Physisorption Analyser TRISTAR II (Micromeritics)
- Multisample Physisorption Analyser TRISTAR II-Kr (Micromeritics)
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Temperature Programmed Desorption (TPD) | 86,30 (€/sample) | 94,52 (€/sample) |
Temperature Programmed Oxidation (TPO) | 86,30 (€/sample) | 94,52 (€/sample) |
Chemisorption | 86,30 (€/sample) | 94,52 (€/sample) |
Temperature Programmed Reduction (TPR) | 86,30 (€/sample) | 94,52 (€/sample) |
Specific Surface Area (BET) | 84,66 (€/sample) | 92,73 (€/sample) |
Superficie específica (Isoterma Adsorción-Desorción) | 107,78 (€/sample) | 118,05 (€/sample) |
Contact
gcolon@icmse.csic.es, caballero@us.es
954 48 95 36 - 954 48 95 43
Atomic Emission Spectrometry
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Analysis of elements: ICP-OES. Análisis Elemental ICP-OES Muestras Líquidas | 21,15 (€/element) | 23,17 (€/element) |
Digestión de Muestra | 29,70 (€/sample) | 32,53 (€/sample) |
Contact
belinda@icmse.csic.es
954 48 95 39, int: 446139
Visible, ultraviolet and infrared Spectroscopy Service
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Spectroscopy: FT-IR
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50,23 (€/hour)
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55,01 (€/hour)
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Contact
mauricio.calvo@icmse.csic.es, centeno@icmse.csic.es
954 48 95 39
Micro-Raman Spectroscopy
Raman spectroscopy is based on a photonic process in which the incident radiation is dis-persed by the sample. This latter is perturbed leading to vibrational and rotational transitions. In general, the Raman spectrum is interpreted like a vibrational one, providing information very similar to the infrared spectroscopy, although the Raman active vibrations are not always the same as those excited with infrared radiation. A Raman vibration mode is active if there is a change of polarizability of the chemical bonds or the considered molecule, which in turn results in the generation of induced dipolar momentam. Its application fields are very broad: semiconductors, carbon compounds (graphite, diamond, nanotubes, fibers…), catalysts, pigments, etc.
Available Equipment
- LabRAM Horiba Jobin Yvon equipped with a confocal microscope and 3 excitation lasers (785 nm red, 532 nm green, and 325 nm UV)
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Micro-Raman Spectroscopy
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49,54 (€/hour)
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54,25 (€/hour)
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Contact
centeno@icmse.csic.es, mauricio.calvo@icmse.csic.es
954 48 95 43 - 954 48 95 81 - 954 48 95 79
Electroluminescence Spectroscopy
The ICMS electroluminescence spectroscopy service allows full characterization of current-activated photoemission from an emitting device. The service has an integrating sphere with a port that houses the electroluminescent device connected to a CCD detector. A module for angular characterization of the electroluminescent device is also available. The measurements allow to obtain the luminance vs current density curves or vs potential and the quantum efficiency of electroluminescence.
Available Equiment
- Measuring EQE System: C9920-12
- Light Brightness Distribution: C9920-11
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Spectrophotometry and Photoluminescence | 140,61 (€/hour) | 140,61 (€/hour) |
Contact
mauricio.calvo@icmse.csic.es, h.miguez@csic.es
Ultraviolet-Visible-Near Infrared Spectroscopy
he Ultraviolet-Visible-Near Infrared Spectroscopy (UV-Vis-NIR) reports on the existing energy differences be-tween the more external occupied electronic levels and the nearer unoccupied ones.
There are two equipments in the laboratory, which work in the wavelength range of 190 nm to 900 nm. It can operate in the Transmission mode or in Diffuse Reflectance Modes.
Available Equipment
- Cary 5000+UMA (Universal Measurement Accessory)
- Cary 300
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Spectroscopy: UV-Visible Spectral Reflectometry (CARY 300)
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46,93 (€/hour)
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62,57 (€/hour)
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Spectroscopy: UV-Visible Spectral Reflectometry-NIR (CARY 7000) |
64,25 (€/hour)
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97,91 (€/hour)
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Contact
glozano@icmse.csic.es, h.miguez@csic.es
954 48 95 39
Ultrafast emission and absorption spectroscopy
The ultra-fast spectroscopy laboratory allows performing time-resolved absorption and emission measurements with a time resolution of 190 femtoseconds (fs) over a broad temporal range (190 fs - 1 millisecond). Measurements can be carried out in the 350-850nm spectral range.
Instrumental disponible
- Sistema de excitación láser ultra-rápido formado por un láser pulsado PHAROS (Light Conversion) (longitud de onda de emisión 1030nm, tasa de repetición 1kHz y duración de pulso 190fs) y un amplificador paramétrico (OPA) ORPHEUS (Light Conversion) que produce pulsos de duración y tasa de repetición iguales al PHAROS pero con una longitud de onda sintonizable en el rango 350-2500nm.
- Espectrómetros de absorción para el rango temporal 190fs-8ns (HELIOS, Ultrafast Systems) y 2ns-1ms (EOS, Ultrafast Systems). Ambos sistemas permiten realizar medidas en el rango espectral 350-1100nm con una resolución de 2nm.
- Espectrómetro de emisión para el rango temporal 190fs-5ns (HALCYONE, Ultrafast Systems) oeprativo en el rango espectral 350-1100nm.
- Sistema de time-correlated single-photon counting (TCSPC) para realizar medidas de emisión resuelta en el tiempo en el rango temporal 1ns-1ms y en el rango espectral 200-850nm.
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Ultrafast Emission and Absorption Spectroscopy | 161,02 (€/sample) | 161,02 (€/sample) |
Contact
h.miguez@csic.es, juan.galisteo@csic.es
954 48 95 87
Surface Analysis Service
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Spectroscopy Ultraviolet Photoelectron Spectroscopy (UPS). Análisi de UPS o REELS o ISS con Técnico
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112,89 (€/hour)
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123,65 (€/hour)
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Spectroscopy X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). Análisis XPS con Técnico
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122,07 (€/hour)
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133,69 (€/hour)
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Spectroscopy X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). Tratamiento in situ con Técnico | 122,07 (€/hour) | 133,69 (€/hour) |
Spectroscopy X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). Análisis Cuantitativo de los Datos con Técnico | 154,80 (€/hour) | 169,55 (€/hour) |
Spectroscopy X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). Emisión de Informe Científico | 197,45 (€/hour) | 216,26 (€/hour) |
Contact
jpespinos@icmse.csic.es, holgado@icmse.csic.es
954 48 95 30 - 954 48 95 36
Contact Angle and Surface Tension Determination Service
Advanced characterization of wetting using a goniometer to determine the contact angle of liquid droplets deposited on a surface is a quantitative and non-destructive analysis technique in general, depending on the surface reactivity with the wetting liquid. The combination of several liquids allows to determine the surface tension of the wet solid and to estimate the work of adhesion in simulated environments. The control of the wettability of smart surfaces under the action of external stimuli such as the application of light, temperature and/or humidity gradients, changes in pH or electric fields, are of great interest in advanced applications for the aeronautical industry, lines of communication, transportation, protection, heritage, solar and wind energy or biomedicine, among others.
Determination of the contact angle is carried out by applying Young's equation for interfacial tension balance, with sensitivity at the nanometric scale. The tests can be carried out in static or in dynamic modes to obtain hysteresis (advanced and receding angle values) of surfaces and critical values of droplet sliding. Regarding the surface tension of the solid surface, implemented theoretical models are those of Owens, Wendt, Rabel and Kaelble, Extended Fowkes, Schultz and Van Oss&Good and Neumann, based on the existence of polar and dispersive components. In addition, the temporal tracking of the surface contact angle accounts for aging and stability in certain environments. Finally, the assistance of a controlled temperature and humidity chamber allows studies of condensation/evaporation and freezing/thawing of water on surfaces.
The contact angle and surface tension measurement equipment has been supported by the Junta de Andalucía (Aid for R&D infrastructure and equipment 2019-PAIDI2020 European Regional Development Fund)
Available Equipment
DataPhysics OCA 25 Optical Contact Angle Goniometer, consisting of::
- double injection system with liquid drop volume, between nanoliters (close to the state of the art) to tens of microliters, controlled by a magnetic valve for dispensing
- TBU100 tilting platform for studies of droplet sliding on the surface (-5º - 95º)
- sample holder base adjustable in 3 spatial directions
- TPC160 thermoelectric module for temperature control (from -30ºC to 150ºC)
- module for the application of electric field EWP100 in studies of wetting electrostimulation (0-64kV DC/AC, 3-10mm electrode distance)
- HGC30 electro-humidification chamber to control the humidity of the environment (from 5% to 90%)
- SCA 21 software with routine for surface tension estimation (0.01-2000 mN/m)
- front (3250 f/s) and vertical (2450 f/s) optical systems
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Determinación de Ángulo de Contacto en Superficie (Wetting Tension)
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56,48 (€/hour)
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61,86 (€/hour)
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Determinación de Ángulo de Contacto en Superficie (Wetting Ambiente Controlado)
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107,84 (€/hour)
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107,84 (€/hour)
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Determinación de Ángulo de Contacto en Superficie (Electrowetting)
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58,22 (€/hour)
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63,77 (€/hour)
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Contact
mclopez@icmse.csic.es
Tribological and Mechanical Surface Characterization Service
The KLA G200x nanoindenter enables the evaluation of the mechanical properties in the nanoscale (hardness, Young’s modulus) which results crucial for thin films and surface treatments, discarding the substrate influence. The CSM (Continuous Stiffness Measurement) option allows a continuous measurement of the stiffness as a function of the frequency or penetration. This operational mode results very useful not only for rigid materials as metals, ceramic or alloys, but also for materials with mechanical response dependent on time, like polymers, composites or biomedical.
The equipment disposes of two actuators (low and high load) that cover forces range up to 50 and 500 mN, respectively.
Additionally, the service includes the possibility of recording the 3D-surface properties by optical and interpherometric microscopy to evaluate the topography and roughness of the initial state of specimens and after being submitted to mechanical and tribological essays.
Available Equipment
- Nanoindenter KLA G200x
- 3D-optical profiler confocal and interferometric SENSOFAR S-Neox
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Mechanical Properties of Materials at Microscale
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209,41 (€/hour)
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229,36 (€/hour)
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3D-Optical Microscopy Confocal/High Resolution Perfilometry/Interferometry
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124,32 (€/hour)
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136,16 (€/hour)
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Contact
jcslopez@icmse.csic.es
X-Ray Diffraction Service
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X-ray Scattering: Thin Film Characterization (Reflectivity, Reciprocal Space Maps) (Reflectometría de Rayos X) | 24,63 (€/hour) | 39,88 (€/hour) |
X-ray Scattering: Thin Film Characterization (Reflectivity, Reciprocal Space Maps) (Textura Empyrean) | 318,40 (€/hour) | 318,40 (€/hour) |
Structural Characterization: Qualitative X-ray powder diffraction analysis (Cargador) | 17,45 (€/hour) | 28,25 (€/hour) |
Structural Characterization: Qualitative X-ray powder diffraction analysis (Kalfa1) | 256,48 (€/hour) | 256,48 (€/hour) |
Structural Characterization: Qualitative X-ray powder diffraction analysis (Microdifracción) | 318,40 (€/hour) | 318,40 (€/hour) |
Small Angle X Ray Scattering (SAXS) | 19,01 (€/hour) | 30,78 (€/hour) |
XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) of thin films (Panalytical) | 19,95 (€/hour) | 30,30 (€/hour) |
(X-Ray Diffraction) of thin films (Empyrean) | 157,23 (€/hour) | 157,23 (€/hour) |
Contact
creal@icmse.csic.es
954 13 92 17 (ext. 446123)
Electron Microscopy Service
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Metal Coater (Sputtering)
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46,99 (€/10 samples)
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51,47 (€/10 samples)
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Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM): High Resolution SEM
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77,14 (€/hour)
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95,50 (€/hour)
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Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM): Low Voltage SEM
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77,14 (€/hour)
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95,50 (€/hour)
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Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM): EDS(Energy Dispersive X-Rays Spectroscopy)
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77,14 (€/hour)
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95,50 (€/hour)
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Contact
tcrojas@icmse.csic.es, asuncion@icmse.csic.es, cjimenez@icmse.csic.es
Transmission Electron Microscopy
The transmission electron microscopy is a widely used technique for the microstructural and chemical characterization at micro and nanoscales, providing two-dimensional images of the sample texture and shape as well as grain and/or particle size, degree of homogeneity at the microscopic scale, degree of crystallinity of the sample, identification of crystalline phases, and high resolution images to identify the crystalline domains. The microscope is equipped with an EDX analyzer for compositional analysis. It can be applied to all type of materials and research topics in materials science and technology working with electron-transparent samples prepared ad-hoc for this end. The service performs transmission electron microscopy: Imaging in bright and dark field, selected area electron diffraction and high resolution electron microscopy, as well as elemental analysis of selected areas. It does not provide STEM mode.
Available Equipment
- JEOL 2100Plus microscope (200kV) with LaB6 filament. Structural resolution of 0.14 nm between lines and 0.23 nm between points. Sample holders with one and two angles. An X-ray Energy Dispersive Analyzer (EDX X-Max 80T, Oxford Instruments) and a CCD camera (Gatan) for image registration are attached to the equipment.
- Additional equipment in the “electron microscopy samples preparation laboratory”
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Structural Characterization: Tranmision Electron Microscopy (TEM)
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88,06 (€/hour)
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96,45 (€/hour)
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TEM: EDS (Energy Dispersive X-Rays Spectroscopy)
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88,06 (€/hour)
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96,45 (€/hour)
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TEM: High Resolution TEM
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88,06 (€/hour)
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96,45 (€/hour)
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Contact
tcrojas@icmse.csic.es, asuncion@icmse.csic.es, olga@ciccartuja.es
Laboratory for Nanoscopies and Spectroscopies-LANE
The LANE laboratory has a TEM field emission microscope Tecnai F30, equipped with STEM mode, EDX and HAADF detectors, and an energy filter analyzer (GIF). In addition sample preparation equipment is available including plasma cleaning, surface polishing and thin films fabrication. The techniques available include: bright and dark field TEM; high resolution TEM; electron diffraction; STEM-HAADF analysis; EDX and STEM-EDX as well as EELS and STEM-EELS analysis (including point and line measurements and compositional maps); EFTEM images; spectrum-image and electron tomography analysis. More details about the LANE laboratory can be found on the website http://www.lane.icmse.csic.es/ (under construction).These facilities offer microstructural and chemical characterization especially devoted to the areas of materials science and physical chemistry of the solid state. It is relevant the high resolution analytical microscopy to characterize materials in the nano-scale..
Available Equipment
- Microscopio Tecnai G2 F30 S-TWIN 300KV con pistola de emisión de campo. Resolución estructural de 0,2 nm entre puntos, portamuestras de uno y dos ángulos. Adjuntos al equipo hay un detector de derivación de silicio EDX X-Max 80T Detector (Oxford Instruments) y un filtro de energía Gatan (GIF Quantum SE)
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Structural Characterization: Tranmision Electron Microscopy (TEM) |
155,15 (€/hour)
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178,42 (€/hour)
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TEM: EDS (Energy Dispersive X-Rays Spectroscopy)
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155,15 (€/hour)
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178,42 (€/hour)
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TEM: EELS (Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy)
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155,15 (€/hour)
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178,42(€/hour)
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TEM: EFTEM (Energy Filtering TEM)
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155,15 (€/hour)
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178,42 (€/hour)
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TEM: ELNES ( Energy-Loss Near-Edge Structures)
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155,15 (€/hour)
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178,42 (€/hour)
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TEM: Spectrum imaging
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155,15 (€/hour) |
178,42 (€/hour)
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TEM/STEM electron tomography
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155,15 (€/hour) |
178,42 (€/hour)
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TEM: High Resolution TEM | 155,15 (€/hour) | 178,42 (€/hour) |
TEM: STEM/ADF-HAADF | 155,15 (€/hour) | 178,42 (€/hour) |
Contact
tcrojas@icmse.csic.es, asuncion@icmse.csic.es
Electron Microscopy Samples Preparation Laboratory
The laboratory for TEM and SEM samples preparation has a gold coater, a carbon evaporator, a metallization system for Cr and carbon, a diamond wheel cutter, a grinder with disc-grinder device, an ultrasonic cutter, a concave polishing (dimple) and ion thinning (Fischione 1010).
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Metalización (Sputtering)
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46,99 (€/10 sample)
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51,47 (€/10 sample)
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Preparación de Láminas Delgadas y Probetas Delgado-Pulidas (Sección Transversal)
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122,86 (€/sample)
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134,56 (€/sample)
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Preparación de Láminas Delgadas y Probetas Delgado-Pulidas (Sección Planar)
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102,58 (€/sample)
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112,35 (€/sample)
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Preparación de Láminas Delgadas y Probetas Delgado-Pulidas (Adelgazamiento Iónico)
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40,39 (€/sample)
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46,45 (€/sample)
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Contact
tcrojas@icmse.csic.es, asuncion@icmse.csic.es
Preparation and characterization services of heterogeneous catalytic systems
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Evaluation of catalytic performance
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88,41 (€/hour)
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96,83 (€/hour)
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Sample Preparation
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88,41 (€/hour)
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96,83 (€/hour)
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Thermal and chemical treatments | 88,41 (€/hour) | 96,83 (€/hour) |
Contact
alfonso.caballero@csic.es
Mechanized Workshop
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Highñperformance 2D waterjet cutting (2D CN cutting) | 80,31 (€/minutes) | 99,43 (€/minutes) |
CAD design of 2D or 3D parts | 49,96 (€/hour) | 61,86 (€/hour) |
Manufacturing of parts by removal procedure (Machining with Lathe or Milling Machine) | 103,18 (€/hour) | 127,74 (€/hour) |
Welding processes of metallic materials (Fusion Welding) | 123,28 (€/hour) | 152,63 (€/hour) |
Rapid Prototyping of parts by plastic deposition (Manufacture of Plastic Parts 3D Printing) | 52,30 (€/hour) | 64,75 (€/hour) |
Contact
jcarlos.martin@csic.es
954 48 96 17 (ext. 446102)
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