Analysis Service by NON-Destructive Techniques

The Service of Analysis by Non-Destructive Techniques of the National Museum of Natural Sciences-CSIC includes a total of 8 laboratories whose objective is to provide scientific-technical assistance to public and private organizations that request it.

Currently the service is in the process of quality certification through ISO 9001. It is a multidisciplinary research support service that offers a catalog of nine analysis techniques for chemical, morphological, luminescent, molecular, thermal, structural and densitometric properties.

It belongs to the CSIC's Services catalog (Cod: 825583).

It is located in the south building of the Museum of Natural Sciences, Geology area, José Gutiérrez Abascal street nº 2, 28006 Madrid.

To read the Service Quality Policy, download it here:

EQUIPMENT

- FEI INSPECT Scanning Electron Microscope with detectors of: secondary electrons (SE), backscattered (BSE) and cathodoluminescence (CL).
- FEI QUANTA 200 Scanning Electron Microscope with detectors of: secondary electrons (SE), backscattered (BSE) and wavelength (WDS).
- Confocal Raman Spectroscopy-THERMO FISHER DXR MICROSCOPE
- LEICA-TCS SPE Confocal Spectral Microscope
- Computerized X-ray Tomography- CTScan Nikon- XTH 160
- High resolution 3D microscope with LEICA DCM8 Interferometry and Profilometry
- Thermogravimetric analysis TGA -DTA- PERKIN ELMER-STA 6000
- Micro-X-ray diffraction- Non-destructive XRD- BRUKER D5
- Critical point for drying samples Quorum Technologies CPD7501.
- Gold Coater - EMITECH K450X
- Graphite Coater - EMITECH K550X
- Binocular Loupe (2X, 4X)
- Ultrasounds

RULES OF USE OF EACH TECHNIQUE:

The sessions of Electron Microscopy, Computerized Tomography of X-rays and ATD / TGA are always sessions with technical assistance.

In the RAMAN Spectroscopy, Confocal Microscopy and 3D Microscopy sessions, it is possible to work with or without a specialist technician, in self-service mode, after prior training by the laboratory staff.

To schedule the work to be carried out, they must first contact the laboratory by phone, or through the web form. It is recommended to have a forecast and to book well in advance to avoid long waiting lists and crowds in certain periods of greater attendance due to foreign visitors, conferences or routine reviews.
In case of need to cancel the reservation, it can be done at any time notifying the laboratory in advance to be able to change the turn to another user. If consecutive cancellations are repeated, without having given prior notice, the session will be charged even if it has not been enjoyed.

For a more efficient operation, apart from special cases, giving more than one session per week will be avoided.

CSIC CATALOG OF TEST:

Análisis por Microscopía Confocal - Autoservicio

Análisis Térmico Diferencial y Termogravimétrico

- Asesoramiento y elaboración de Informes Analíticos

-Cryo-microscopía Emisión de Campo-FEGSEM

-Desarrollo de SW Científico CT Y CF

- Desarrollo de SW Científico DRX

- Dewar de nitrógeno líquido

-Espectroscopía Micro-Raman Espectroscopía -Micro-Raman - Autoservicio

-Espectroscopía Micro-Raman-Linkam

-Metalización C -Metalización-Sputtering Oro

-Microdifracción DRX

-Microdifracción DRX-HORNO

-Microscopía Electrónica de Barrido (SEM)-EDS-Microscopía SEM-STEM

- Microscopía Emisión de Campo-FEGSEM

-Microscopía Óptica Confocal 3D alta resolución- perfilometría-interferometría

-Microscopía Óptica Confocal 3D alta resolución- Autoservicio

-Preparación de muestras SEM completa -Preparación HMDS- Preparación Porta de vidrio- Secado por Punto Crítico

-Tomografía Computerizada CT-SCAN