Lab Overview

JEOL JXA 8200 Superprobe

Electron-probe microanalysis is performed on our JEOL JXA-8200 electron microprobe.

Full details about the EPSC JEOL JXA-8200 microprobe, including sample preparation requirements and a summary of capabilities.

Basic User Instructions and Procedures for using the JXA-8200 Microprobe.

Instructions and Procedures with links to large file for using the JXA-8200 Microprobe.

Paul Carpenter's presentations and tutorials on EPMA.

Scheduling and Fees

Trained users may schedule time with Paul Carpenter. We use the LabArchives Scheduler program. Email Paul Carpenter for an invitation, then you can use the scheduler:

For further information contact Paul Carpenter or Dr. Brad Jolliff

New users should be aware of the lab specific safety requirements and should have participated or taken the EHS lab safety training course offered online. In order to be trained on the instrument, users must sign that they have read and understand the lab specific safety sheet. Download a copy here. When you have read it, contact Paul Carpenter or Dr. Jolliff to make arrangements for a lab tour and to sign the blue book.

Dress Code in the lab:
Long pants and closed-toed shoes are a requirement in the lab (sandals are not acceptable). You may also want to bring a jacket or sweater with you, as it gets quite cold in the lab.

Policy

The following policy applies to all users of the Analytical Facility:

• All microprobe users must be approved to use the instrument by mutual agreement of Paul Carpenter and Brad Jolliff.
• Non-routine users will have the microprobe set up for them but are expected to perform simple analysis tasks. After two sessions you are expected to have learned how to set up a basic quantitative analysis run or mapping setup, as related to your research needs.
• Routine users are expected to demonstrate a working knowledge of procedures and tasks, to the satisfaction of Paul Carpenter.
• Periodic instruction on the microprobe will assist users in achieving this level of proficiency.

Please remember this when scheduling time on the calendar.

To schedule time go to: Instructions for using the phpScheduleIt program

Fee Schedule for the JEOL JXA-8200 Electron Microprobe

All usage rates are per hour

Notes:

1. Operator assistance is added to basic instrument rate on as needed basis, determined by Carpenter
2. Sample mounting and polishing to be provided by users or done at commercial facilities
3. Sample processing includes carbon coating, mailing, and other requirements
4. Minimum usage of microprobe is 4 hour block
5. Mapping rate applied to automated beam/stage mapping runs
6. Daily rate applied to more than 8 hours continuous use, billed in 24 hour days
7. Rates effective Feb. 1, 2019; established in 2007 and adjusted in response to ~20% maintenance contract increase over 10+ year period