Chemistry and Sample Preparation Laboratories
ISIS Neutron and Muon Source has a suite of user laboratories designed to support pre- and post-beamline experimental activities, including sample preparation, handling, complementary characterisation and waste disposal.
Overview
There are four general chemistry labs in each target station providing visitors with areas close to their beamlines for final sample preparation, cell loading and cleaning facilities. These labs house general chemistry lab equipment as well as some more specialised equipment.
Locations
Target Station 1 (R55)
North 1: First floor next to OSIRIS beamline
North 2: First floor next to IRIS beamline
South: Ground floor close to muon beamlines
South Cabin: First floor next to GEM cabin
Target Station 2 (R80)
East: Ground floor behind LARMOR beamline and next to the lift lobby
East 2: First floor behind WISH beamline
LSS: Ground floor behind INTER beamline
West: First floor close to IMAT beamline
Access Policy
Currently there is open access to all these labs and they are within restricted access controlled areas. As with any access to the experimental halls, completion of facility safety test and dosimeters are required. Click here to read the necessary safety information and access the facility safety test.
Safety Information and Working Practices
General equipment in the lab and the lab itself is covered by risk assessments displayed within the lab. But any work in the lab must be risk assessed either in the ERA or by completing a separate assessment. Lone working permission will be granted by the lab manager after reviewing the risk assessments and ensuring that suitable measures are in place. Please speak to the lab manager well in advance to organise this.
Equipment
| Equipment | North 1 | North 2 | East | East 2 | South | LSS | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desiccator | X | X | |||||
| Density Meter | X | X | |||||
| Pellet press | X | ||||||
| Probe Sonicator | X | ||||||
| Spin coater | X | ||||||
| Microscope | X | ||||||
| Oven | X | ||||||
| Vacuum oven | X | X | X | X | |||
| High temperature furnace | X | X | X | X | |||
| Tube furnace | X | ||||||
| Freeze Dryer | X | ||||||
| Rotary evaporator | X | X | X | ||||
| Rotary evaporator Spin coater | x | ||||||
| Perspex glove box | X | X | |||||
| Argon glove box | X | X | |||||
| Helium glove box | X | X | |||||
| Helium glove box for storage |