IMSERC Training Request Physical Characterization of Materials (PCM)

IMSERC Training Request

Physical Characterization of Materials (PCM)

Form for requesting Physical Characterization of Materials (PCM)-based training in the IMSERC facility.

* First Time IMSERC Users *

You MUST have completed IMSERC Account Request first before submitting for PCM training. If you have not done so, please complete this training HERE before proceeding.

Have you completed the IMSERC Intake Form?*

IMSERC Intake process here.

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Completing the IMSERC Intake Form is required.

Please follow this link to complete the intake form. When complete, you can return to this form and complete your request.

Training Need*

Briefly describe what information you are wanting to gain from getting trained.

Requestor First Name*

Requestor Last Name*

Requestor Email*

If you are with NU, you must enter an NU email address

Requestor NetID*

Enter your NU NetID (e.g., abc1234 or abc123). All NU affiliates have a NetID. If you are not affiliated with NU, type 'N/A'.

Research Group or Company Affiliation*

If Northwestern, please provide your PI's Full name. If external to Northwestern, please provide company, institution and/or research group name.

Payment Source*

Please put the appropriate NU chart string to be charged for training efforts. If you are an external / non-NU affiliation user, please enter "External Account."

Request Type*

Note: if choosing "Other" you must work with IMSERC PCM Staff prior to submission to ensure suitability.

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Frequency of Analysis*

Estimate how often would expect to need to access IMSERC facility for PCM needs.

Consider whether you desire to be trained or simply submit a sample (IMSERC Project Request).

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Estimate of Sample Volume*

Estimate how many samples you would expect to bring with you each time PCM analysis would be needed.

Sample Source*

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Sample and Preparation*

Briefly describe expected sample matrix, inclusive of solvents, buffers/salts, acids/bases or anything else to be expected in your sample other than your compound of interest, including any known sample preparation needed or already being performed.

What is the physical form of your sample (Ingot, powder, solution, neat liquid, etc.)?*

What elements do you expect to be in your samples?*

Please select all that apply

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What is the temperature or temperature range you would like to investigate?*

Please list minimum and maximum temperatures desired (e.g., RT to 1000 C) or the static temperature of measurement.

What type of measurement would you like to conduct? (Qualitative, Quantitative, Mapping etc.)?*

Please list all that apply

What type of measurement would you like to conduct? (Qualitative, Quantitative, etc.)?*

Please list all that apply

Is your sample magnetic, or is this known?*

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What level of detection is needed for your elements (ppm, ppb, ppt, etc.)?*

If it is vastly different for multiple elements, please make certain to list the most stringent requirements.

Do you know the decomposition point of your sample gained previously via thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA)?*

As you have selected DSC measurements, previous determination of your unique sample's decomposition point is critical.

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TGA is a training prerequisite for DSC

TGA will be the first training requirement, followed by a truncated DSC training session at a later date. It is critical that we understand the decomposition point and mass loss of your unique / individual sample prior to DSC.

TGA Decomposition Data*

Please attach your own data demonstrating the decomposition analysis via TGA of your unique / individual sample. The attachment should be a graphic of a plot showing the decomposition point and mass loss of your unique / individual sample.

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Training Un-Availability*

Enter when you are NOT available (times already allotted for meetings, class, etc.), so we can plan around these times.

EXAMPLE:

Monday: 9-10am

Tue:

Wednesday: 9-10am

Thursday:

Friday: 9-10am

Exceptions: I’ll be out of town the week of xx-xx-xxxx

(For reference, the above schedule indicates you are available throughout the entire week except 9-10 am M, W, F)

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