Sample Characterization Services
We offer external clients access to X-ray powder diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and atomic force microscopy services.
Please be advised that the associated prices are denoted in Canadian dollars.
For further details or any questions, please contact Dr. Sara Monfared.
To initiate a service request, please complete the Service Request Form and submit it via email to Dr. Sara Monfared. You can expect to be contacted shortly after we receive the request form.
X-RAY Powder Diffraction
The Rigaku SmartLab is an advanced high-resolution X-ray diffractometer (XRD) equipped with a two-dimensional semiconductor HyPix-3000 detector.
Training is available for Brock users at a rate of $100. The training rate includes the specialist’s time and the use of equipment for XRD measurements; however, the analysis software is not included.
| Service Request Rate | ||||
| Rate Per Sample, Maximum 4 Hours | Hourly Surcharge | Phase ID Analysis Per Sample | ||
| XRPD | Physics Members & Grant Partners | NA | NA | NA |
| Bragg-Brentano | Other Brock University’s Department | $30 | $5 | $50 |
| Other Universities / Industry | $60 | $5 | $100 | |
| XRPD | Physics Members & Grant Partners | NA | NA | Analysis Not Provided |
| High Resolution Parallel Beam | Other Brock University’s Department | $60 | $10 | Analysis Not Provided |
| Other Universities / Industry | $120 | $10 | Analysis Not Provided |
Scanning Electron Microscopy / Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy
Hitachi SU5000 FE scanning electron microscope with Deben STEM and Oxford XRF detectors.
Training is available for Brock users at a rate of $200. The training rate includes the specialist’s time and the use of equipment for SEM imaging and EDS area analysis.
| Method | Cost Recovery | Operator Cost | |
| SEM / EDS | Other Brock University Departments | $50 / hour | $50 / hour |
| SEM / EDS | Other Universities / Industry | $100 / hour | $60 / hour |
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
The Park NX10 is a flagship atomic force microscope (AFM) designed for small-sample research, offering exceptional accuracy, reliability, and user-friendly operation.
| Method | Cost Recovery | Operator Cost | Consumable |
| AFM | $50 / hour | $60 / hour | $100 /4 hours |