This page describes the sample preparation laboratory in sector 7 (P10-PLab). The main purpose of this lab is to enable basic sample preparation tasks close to the experimental hutches. This lab is not a full chemistry lab. The experimental safety declaration form (DOOR) must be used if access to a fully equipped chemical lab is needed.
The PLab is equipped with 1) a vacuum oven, 2) a centrifuge, 3) two balances, 4) a light microscope including a CCD camera, 5) an ultra-sonic bath, 6) a heat plate with magnetic stirring functionality, 7) a vortex mixer and 8) a fume hood.
The use of chemicals in the PLab is limited to the chemicals in the following list.
List of chemicals allowed at P10-P-Lab.
In case you want to use chemicals not listed above, please ask if this is allowed.
If it is allowed you need to provide a material safety data sheet (MSDS) of this chemical.
Vacuum oven
The vacuum oven of the P10-PLab is a Heraeus VT 6025.
It is able to heat up to about 200 oC.
The vacuum pump can provide vacuum up to 10 mbar.
The dimensions of the oven are 300 x 275 x 307 (in mm).
Centrifuge
The centrifuge 5804 R from Eppendorf can run up to maximum 20.800 g (14.000 rpm).
Different vessels for 15 and 50 ml Falcon tubes and 1.5 ml Eppendorf tubes are provided.
Stereo microscope
The stereo microscope is from Moticom (SMZ-168-TL) and is equiped with a CCD directly connected to a computer.
Balances
Ultrasonic bath
Ultrasonic bath from Sonorex Super Type RK 514 BH :
Internal dimensions (W x D x H) 325 x 300 x 200 mm
Capacity 18.7 L
Ultrasonic power 860 W
HF peak power 215 W eff
Heating power 600 W
Questions
If you have any further question concerning the sample preparation lab contact the beamline staff for more details.