Small Equipment Lab
Small labs catering exclusively to equipment requiring additional training.
Use of this lab and equipment must be discussed in advance of EA submission with beamline scientists and lab staff.
Requires booking in advance (>4 weeks).
Note: Some of this equipment poses significant hazards - use only equipment approved on your EA and once trained/approved by staff, do not touch other equipment in the lab.
Small Equipment Lab entry requirements:
Valid online lab induction PLUS
Valid onsite chemistry lab induction PLUS
Valid onsite small equipment lab induction PLUS
Specific equipment training
Items/Equipment in lab | Details | Notes |
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Carver Pellet Press | |
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Diamond Saw | |
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Microtome | |
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Polishing plates |
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Microscope | Olympus BX-53M Petrographic Microscope | *Contact Andrew Langendam in XFM for information |
Microscope | Nikon SMZ25 Microscope (no fluorescence) | *Contact Simon James in MEX for information |
Scales | ThermoScientific | Can be placed in room |
Small Microscope / other smaller equipment | *Many options available - see equipment page ***** | Can be placed in room |
PPE | *Many options available - see PPE page ***** | Discuss options with lab staff if required |
Consumables/Stationery | *Many options available - see lab consumables page ***** | Discuss options with lab staff if required |
Samples/packaging/chemicals brought onsite must be removed from this lab and returned to your home institute.
Minor waste (e.g. paper towel) can be disposed of in the clinical waste bag in room and sharp items must go in a sharps container.
Ask lab staff for assistance if unsure.