User Training

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MET Basic Training Series

The MET Service Center offers user basic training for instruments to give an overview of proper set up, operation, and shut down procedures. Each step-by-step video is intended to reduce in-person training time, serve as an easy reference, and aid in research effectiveness.

BET - Brunauer - Emmett - Teller Surface Analysis
DSC - Differential Scanning Calorimetry
EBSD SEM - Electron Backscatter Diffraction with Scanning Electron Microscope
FEG SEM - Field Emission Gun Scanning Electron Microscope
FTIR - Fourier-transform Infrared Spectroscopy
PSA - Particle Size Analysis & Zeta Potential Measurements
Raman PL - Raman & Photoluminescence Spectroscopy
SEM - Scanning Electron Microscope
SEM - EDS - Scanning Electron Microscope - Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy
TPR - Chemisorption: Temperature-Programmed Reduction
XPS - X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy
XRD - X-Ray Diffractometer

TIP: Do you need to re-watch a specific procedure? The Conn Center's YouTube channel has a timed index for each video by section.

Please contact the facility's Research Manager, Dr. Jacek Jasinski at 502/852-6338 with any questions or concerns.

NOTICES

TA Instruments SDT Q600 Guidelines:

Reservations: Time must be reserved in Bookings before accessing the instrument. The instrument should not be used without a reservation.
Available time blocks: Available booking blocks are 2.5, 4.5, and 6.5 hours to allow for instrument cooling, which can take approximately 15–45 minutes depending on the temperature used. The usage time invoiced for these sessions will be 2, 4, and 6 hours, respectively.
Overnight samples: The latest start time for an overnight run is 9:00 PM. Samples must be picked up by 9:00 AM the following morning. Only one overnight booking is available per night.
Nitrogen supply: The SDT Q600 shares a nitrogen gas line with the DSC Q20. Before accessing the Q600, check that the nitrogen tank is on. Do not shut off the nitrogen tank if the Q20 is in use, as this may compromise or invalidate another user’s analysis.
Schedule conflicts: Contact the Business Manager if there is a scheduling conflict or any other overlap with the next or previous user.
Usage records: Actual instrument usage must be recorded in the Usage Form including any instrument issues. If the instrument is not working you may record the start and end time as the same.
Cleaning: Area must be fully cleared after usage. Thoroughly clean the crucible after the experiment.
Data: Save data in the designated folder, not on the desktop.

For all TA Instruments DSC Q20 Users:

After completing your usage, do not close the nitrogen tank valve if the SDT Q600 is being used, as this may compromise or invalidate another user’s analysis.