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.
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 number of NMCF instruments/analysis techniques are available on video.
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, Gatan PIPS, or Henniker Plasma Cleaner.
Instrument Specific Training Information
Instrument |
Contact |
Typical Training Time and Information |
|---|---|---|
Themis STEM/TEM(WH B013, B011) |
Helge Heinrich
|
1 session (3 hours + previous training on Titian TEM) + driver's test (3 hours)
|
Titan STEM/TEM(MSB 158) |
Helge Heinrich
|
4 sessions (3 hours); add'l training required: EELS and STEM
|
Quanta 650 FE-SEM(WH B003) |
Richard White
|
4 Sessions (2 hours) + driver's test (2 hours);
add'l training for quantitative EDS (2 hour) and EBSD (2 hour + driver's test) |
Quanta 200 LV-SEM(MSB 139) |
Richard White
|
1 session (1 hour + previous training on the Quanta 650 FE-SEM)
|
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(MSB 108) |
Diane Dickie |
1 session (2 hour incl. driver's test)*
|
X'Pert Pro XRD(MSB 108) |
Diane Dickie |
1 session (2 hour incl. driver's test)*
|
SmartLab XRD(MSB 108) |
Diane Dickie |
1 session (2 hour incl. driver's test)*
|
Xradia XCT(MSB 108) |
Diane Dickie |
T.B.D.****
|
Epsilon3x XRF(MSB 108) |
Cathy Dukes
|
1 session (2 hour) + driver's test (1 hour)**
|
Versaprobe XPS(MSB 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(MSB 262) |
Joe Thompson |
1 session (2 hours) + 1 driver's test (1 hour)
|
Bruker AFM(MSB 262) |
Joe Thompson |
2 sessions (2 hours) + 1 driver's test (1 hour)
|
Zygo Profilometer(WH B001) |
Joe Thompson
|
1 session (2 hours) + 1 driver's test (1 hour)
|
Hirox Microscope(MSB 139) |
Joe Thompson
|
1 session (2 hours) + 1 driver's test (1 hour)
|
* 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