Applied Chemical and Morphological Analysis Laboratory

Request a tour.

Collaborate on a proposal.

1. Request staff-operated analysis or sample preparation.
2. Join the analysis session if you like. Remote options are available.
3. Receive your analysis.

Request Sample Services

To have your samples coated, please drop them off at the Image Analysis Lab (M&M 631) in the designated desiccator. Samples should be labeled with your name, email address, and any special instructions. If necessary, you can find labels within the desiccator. Labeled samples should be placed in the intake section of the desiccator. Once samples have been left, please submit a form through the "Collaborate and Service" tab in FOM to notify MCFF staff of your sample. 

Allow 2 days for us to coat your samples. Once completed, your samples will be returned to the desiccator on the “Ready” shelf and we will send you an email.

MCFF users training for instruments can be requested via FOM. See FOM User Guide for detailed instructions

Get authorization to use equipment based on your skill level. Lapsed users may need to follow the same procedures as new users.

Check the on-campus university use rates for labs and equipment.

Review MCFF policy and any posted policy for each instrument.

Review MCFF policy and any posted policy for each instrument.

Check the equipment status. The status is listed by instrument and can be found in each instrument page.

Reserve the equipment. All MCFF Instruments are reserved through FOM. See the FOM User Guide for detailed instructions on use.

Attend your session. Follow the access instructions.

Contact the Director of MCFF or one of the facility managers to establish the scope of the work. Request a tour if you like.

1. What is the goal of analysis?
2. What would the timeline of the project be? Is there a time limit? 
3. How many samples will the project need? Are there different sets of samples undergoing different testing?
4. What preparation processes will need to be performed for each sample? 
5. What tests will be performed on each sample?
6. Will there be costs or time associated with sample disposal? 
7. Will the samples need to be returned?
8. Is there a requested format for reporting?
9. Will the project use government funds?

Check the off-campus university use rates for labs and equipment. Establish an agreement between Michigan Tech and the external project sponsor.

Once an agreement has been put in place between Michigan Tech and the external project sponsor, staff-operated analysis and sample preparation services can be requested by instrument using the MCFF Training or Analysis Request Form.

Request Sample Services

External users of the Titan Themis STEM or Philips XL40 SEM can be present for the live analysis via Zoom and see results in real time.

Estimated turnaround time is 7–10 business days, but may vary depending on the complexity of the project.