SERVICES

Routine Analysis: Samples may be submitted by campus researchers for routine analysis on any of the instruments within the UIC. Our professional staff is capable of performing the analysis and assisting in the interpretation of the results.

Hands-On Use of UIC Instruments: If a UIC instrument is to be used as a major tool in a research project, the UIC will provide enough training on the instrument to enable the researcher to become a certified operator.

UIC Engineering Services: The UIC instrument repair facility is available for electronic and mechanical repair of scientific equipment including shaker tables, pH meters, balances, microscopes, pipettes, centrifuges, and spectrophotometers. The instruments can be repaired in the laboratory or delivered to the Parsons Hall facility. The UIC offers consultation on engineering procedures and also calibration of pipettes, balances, and temperature equipment. We administer the LabVIEW software license for the entire campus and provide a preventive maintenance program for instructional instrumentation. For research equipment, call John at 862-1092. For instructional equipment, call Rob at 862-0174.
UIC Services Currently Available:

Infrared Spectrophotometry (FT-IR)

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR-multinuclear)

Ultraviolet/Visible/Near Infrared Spectrophotometry (UV/Vis/NIR)

Flow Cytometry

X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (Click here to fill out an interactive sample submission form for the confocal.)

Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDS, using the SEM)

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)

Sample Preparation Accessories Used for Electron Microscopes (Critical point dryer, vacuum evaporator, sputter coater, knife maker, and several ultra-microtomes)

Virtual Instrumentation provides a highly visual way to learn abstract concepts.

Pipette Calibration and Precision Weighing gives information on the latest calibration service and precision weighing service offered by the UIC. This is done on campus, under controlled conditions, and using precision balances with a measuring capability of 10^-6 grams.

Balance Calibration gives information on fully NIST traceable balance calibrations which meet ASTM Class One tolerances.

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