Sample preparations are charged per sample. Measurement charges are made per hour (in average each sample run takes ~2 hours). Phase identification charges are made per phase, depending on the strongest peak height.
| Service | Internal* | External** |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Sample Preparation Applies to: Geological samples, minerals, soils, synthetic solid materials, pharmaceuticals etc. Includes: Sample handling, pulverization and mounting. | $2/sample | $10/sample |
| Sample Preparation – Minimal Preferred Orientation Applies to: Layered materials, fibrous, textured materials, certain polymers which are likely to be affected by preferred orientation. Includes: Sample handling, pulverization, sample side loading and/or spray drying. | $5/sample | $25/sample |
| Sample Preparation – Enhanced Preferred Orientation Applies to: Layered materials, clays, fibrous, textured materials, certain polymers which are likely to be affected by preferred orientation. Includes: Sample handling, pulverization, special sample loading, mounting. | $5/sample | $25/sample |
| Laboratory X-Ray Diffractometer Step-Scanned Data Acquisition Applies to: Room temperature data collection runs. Includes: Basic run of diffractometer. | $20/hour | $85/hour |
| Phase Identification-1 Applies to: Phases with intensity of strongest peak height. [I/I100] >50% | $2/phase | $10/phase |
| Phase Identification-2 Applies to: phases with intensity of strongest peak height. 50% > [I/I100 ] > 30% | $5/phase | $20/phase |
| Phase Identification-3 Applies to: Phases with intensity of strongest peak height. 30% > [I/I100] > 10% | $5/phase | $35/phase |
| Phase Identification-4 Applies to: Phases with intensity of strongest peak height. 10% > [I/I100] | $10/phase | $50/phase |
Please contact the Lab Manager Dr. Dogancan Yasar for further information.
*University of Florida, **Other Academic Institutions or Commercial Entities