Raman, IR, and XRF Spectroscopy
Announcements
Located at the Chenoweth Laboratory, our facility provides resourceful advanced spectroscopic analysis of versatile organic and inorganic samples, including agricultural, environmental, food, and biomedical materials, as well as polymers and heavy metals.
Our instruments including 4 Raman spectrometers (mapping, portable, and handheld), 2 FTIRs (spectrometer and microscope) and 2 X-ray Fluorescence spectrometers.
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DXRxi Raman Imaging Microscope
(ThermoFisher Scientific)
- Fast Mapping
- Dual Wavelength Laser (780/633 nm)
- Automation
- Confocal
- 1 μm resolution
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DXR Raman Microscope
(ThermoFisher Scientific)
- Dual Wavelength Laser (780/633 nm)
- Automation
- Confocal
- 1 μm resolution
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EZ Portable Raman Spectrometer
(TSI Incorporated)
- High resolution
- Optical probe
- Solid-liquid samples
- 780 nm laser
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Handheld Raman Spectrometer
(ThermoFisher Scientific)
- Handheld, point and shoot
- Battery operated
- 785 nm laser
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FTIR Spectrometer
(Shimadzu)
- Easy sample preparation
- ATR
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FTIR Microscope
(Shimadzu)
- Imaging analysis
- Auto focus
- ATR objective
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X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer Epsilon 4
(Malvern Panalytical)
- Inorganic analysis
- Portable, battery powered
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X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer Epsilon 1
(Malvern Panalytical)
- Elemetal analysis: Na and above
- Helium-flushed
- Multi-sampler
| Services (per hour) | Internal | Other Academic | External Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| DXR Raman microscope | $33.60 | $44.10 | $52.50 |
| DXRxi Raman microscope (fast imaging) |
$44.10 | $55.65 | $73.50 |
| EZ portable Raman spectrometer | $28.35 | $38.85 | $47.25 |
| Handheld Raman spectrometer | $28.35 | $38.85 | $47.25 |
| FTIR microscope | $44.10 | $55.65 | $68.25 |
| FTIR spectrometer | $28.35 | $38.85 | $47.25 |
| X-ray Fluorescence spectrometer Epsilon 1 | $28.35 | $38.85 | $47.25 |
| X-ray Fluorescence spectrometer Epsilon 4 | $33.60 | $44.10 | $52.50 |
| Technical Services | $55.65 | $72.45 | $89.25 |
| Rates are subject to change, contact facility to verify current fees. | |||
| FY25 Specialized Service Center Approved Fees | |||
Services
- Instrument training, self operated or operator assisted sample measurement.
- Sample preparation and handling in wet lab near instruments.
- Technical support for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS).
