Equipment Info

X Ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS)

Equipment Info

Equipment Code : 2946240

Make : Thermo Fisher Scientific

Model : K Alpha 1200505

Institution : Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru

Department : Inorganic and Physical Chemistry

Funding Agency Details : DST, Govt. of India

Pooling of Equipment slot :   No

AMC End Date (Valid Till) :  

PRISM Service Category (About PRISM) : D

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Post-Experiment Support (including result interpretation, data analysis and post-experimental reporting) :

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Description : A surface sensitive analysis technique/tool using a monocohromated Aluminium K-alpha X-Ray (1486.6eV) with variable spot size (5-400 micrometer) and a 180 degree Hemispherical analyser using detector with 128 channels for reliable and rapid data detection and collection housed in UHV conditions using Turbomolecular and Titanium Sublimation pumps .For charge compensation during measuremnts the system is equipped with a dual beam flood gun. Argon ion gun allows for sample etching and depth profile measurements.The system is also equipped with a UV source for UPS measurements.

Usage Rate: (as indicated by the custodian/host institution)

S.No. Users Category Rate (unit ) & (In Rupees)
1 Academic (External)*
2 Academic (Internal)***
3 Grassroot innovator
4 Industry User
5 National Research Lab User
6 Startup/MSME User


Accessories / Consumables / Spare parts / Testing modes

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