Hydrogen and Catalysis Laboratory
The ISIS Hydrogen and Catalysis Laboratory offers a range of equipment optimised for the study of hydrogen storage materials, porous materials and catalysts.
Overview
The laboratory features instrumentation for investigating porous materials including adsorption and desorption isotherms and porosity measurements with RGA analysis. Spectroscopic equipment is also available for sample characterisation. The laboratory also features appropriate ventilation for working with pressurised hydrogen gas along with other flammable and toxic gasses.
Location and Contacts
The laboratory is situated in R79 by the main gate. The main contact email is IHCL@stfc.ac.uk
Access policy
Access is restricted and can be gained by contacting the Laboratory Manager. Booking of instrumentation must also be done through the Laboratory Manager.
Where appropriate, training will be given to allow users to take measurements or samples will be run by the laboratory staff as a service.
Acknowledging the Hydrogen and Catalysis Laboratory
Please note it is mandatory to acknowledge the Hydrogen & Catalysis Laboratory for all users. Please include one of the options below. If unsure, please discuss with the Laboratory Manager which option would be most appropriate.
Option 1 – ISIS Users and Lab Use:
‘We gratefully acknowledge the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for access to neutron beamtime at ISIS, and also for the provision of sample preparation, XX facilities.’
(XX – insert instrument name)
Option 2 – Lab Use Only:
‘We would like to thank X.XXX for help on the XX instrument in the Hydrogen & Catalysis Laboratory at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source.’
(X. XXX – insert name of scientific support person; XX – insert instrument name)
Option 3 – Collaborative Work:
For collaborative work we would request co-authorship of the publication with the following affiliation:
ISIS Neutron and Muon Source,
Science and Technology Facilities Council,
Didcot,
OX11 0QX,
United Kingdom.