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X-Ray Fluorescence

Instrument: Bruker CTX-800 Tabletop X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (XRF)

Location:  Olin Hall 009, the User-Friendly Characterization Laboratory

Capabilities: PPM to 100% surface elemental composition from Mg to U of solids, liquids, and powders.  Sample chamber: 12 cm x 13.5 cm x 8.5 cm. Interfaced to WPI network.

Training: Self-enroll at the UFC-LAB Canvas site and express your interest via the Interest Survey.  A volunteer trainer will be in touch when their schedule allows them to provide a two-hour training session for two to four people.

How often: Training is only offered a few times per term; plan in advance!

Qualification:  After the training session and studying the training materials, users must pass a quiz for the XRF within the UFC-Lab Canvas site.  Furthermore, for access to OH 009, they must also read the information for UFC-Lab users and take and pass the corresponding qualifying quiz.  They will then be invited to the Clustermarket/Bookkit reservation system.  After acceptance of the invitation, they are assigned reservation privileges, given a funding code, and granted card access.  Each of these steps can take several days; the volunteer faculty in charge have many other responsibilities that must be juggled.