NMCF Instrument Training
Users need to complete NMCF safety and instrument specific training prior to independent usage.
General and instrument specific safety training is required for all users prior to instrument usage. Students and researchers are then instructed by an NMCF instrument specialist for several sessions, cumulating in a "driver's test" that must be passed before utilizing the equipment independently. Successful completion of a "driver's test" with the instrument specialist is required, allowing the user access to the instrument, the instrument calendar, instrument room, and NMCF email list.
Safety and careful instrumentation usage are paramount; NMCF reserves the right to revoke instrument access if safety interlocks are overridden, instruments are damaged, or scheduling is abused.
**A minimum of 24-hours is required for instrument session cancellations, with additional good-faith effort to fill the slot (e.g. email to users). Financial penalties may be incurred if these rules are not observed.**
Safety Training
All users need to complete the required online EHS Chemical Safety and Waste Module for Researcher Personnel and Students prior to any instrument training. This training must be retaken on a yearly basis.
The online EHS training module can be found HERE.
Additional supplementary safety modules for X-ray emitting equipment will be required.
Training Videos
Instrument training modules created for a large number of NMCF instruments/analysis techniques are available on video. Access to training videos requires a Netbadge Login; please use a standard internet browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome. If you are using an Apple product (Mac, Iphone, Ipad, etc.) note that Quicktime player does not provide sound, and another video player is required.
Sample Preparation
Training modules for sample preparation can be found HERE.
Training and operation information may also be found on individual equipment pages: Mager Cutoff Saw, Hitachi IM4000 Ion Mill, Gatan PECS, Technics Sputter Coater, MultiPrep Polisher, Gatan PIPS, Henniker Plasma Cleaner, or the Tinius Olsen Hardness Tester.
Instrument Specific Training Information
Instrument |
Contact |
Typical Training Time and Information |
|---|---|---|
Themis STEM/TEM(WH B013, B011) |
Helge Heinrich
|
3 sessions (3 hour/session) + previous training on Titan TEM + Driver's Test (3 hours)
add'l training for EELS (3 hours)
|
Titan STEM/TEM(Jesser 158) |
Helge Heinrich
|
3 sessions (3 hours); add'l training required for STEM
|
Quanta 650 FE-SEM(WH B003) |
Richard White
|
>80% SEM Test + 4 Sessions (2 hours) + Driver's Test (1 hour);
add'l training for EBSD (2 hour + driver's test) and training videos for quantitative EDS |
Phenom SEM(Jesser 139) |
Richard White
|
>80% Test + 1 Session (2 hours) + Driver's Test (1 hour)
|
Helios FIB/SEM(WH B001) |
Helge Heinrich
|
2 sessions ( 2 hours + previous training on Quanta 650 FE-SEM)
OR 3 sessions (2 hours w/ no previous training) + Driver's Test (2 hours)
|
Empyrean XRD(Jesser 108) |
Diane Dickie |
1 session (2 hour incl. Driver's Test)*
|
X'Pert Pro XRD(Jesser 108) |
Diane Dickie |
1 session (2 hour incl. Driver's Test)*
|
SmartLab XRD(Jesser 108) |
Diane Dickie |
1 session (2 hour incl. Driver's Test)*
|
|
(Jesser 162) |
Cathy Dukes |
1 session (2 hour incl. Driver's Test)
|
Epsilon3x XRF(Jesser 108) |
Cathy Dukes
|
1 session (1.5 hour) + driver's test (1 hour)**
|
Versaprobe XPS(Jesser 148) |
Cathy Dukes
|
2 session (3 hours each) + driver's test (3 hours);
add'l training for AR-XPS; mapping & line scans; Hot/Cold Stage; Prep/Reaction Chamber Use*** |
Renishaw Raman(Jesser 262) |
Joe Thompson |
1 session (2 hours) + 1 driver's test (1 hour)
|
Bruker AFM(Jesser 262) |
Joe Thompson |
1 session (3 hour) + 1 driver's test (1 hour)
|
Zygo Profilometer(WH B001) |
Joe Thompson
|
1 session (2 hours) + 1 driver's test (1 hour)
|
Hirox Microscope(Jesser 139) |
Joe Thompson
|
1 session (2 hours) + 1 driver's test (1 hour)
|
MultiPrep Polisher(Jesser 131) |
Helge Heinrich
|
1 session (TBD) + 1 driver's test (TBD)
|
* Supplementary XRD X-ray Safety Training is required
** Supplementary XRF X-ray Safety Training is required
*** Supplementary XPS X-ray Safety Training is required
****Supplementary XCT X-ray Safety Training is required