Ion probe
Cameca IMS 1280-HR
The IMS 1280-HR is the latest ion microprobe manufactured by CAMECA. A wide range of elements (from H to Pb) could be obtained with an unequalled analytical performance, even for low contents (< 1ppm). The new design of the ion probe allows the precise determination of a large number of isotopic systems with a really good precision, due to its capability to reach very high mass resolution (> 20 000). The lateral resolution is usually 10µm, but could be as low as 2µm. Depth resolution is in the order of hundreds of nm.
The ion probe was delivered at the end of August 2012 and it is currently being settled up. Scientific measurements should start in January 2013.
For bookings, users are asked to fill in the ion probe application form. A full day of analysis is charged 800 CHF for SNF-funded projects. For all other projects users are invited to email the person in charge of the lab to be informed on the applied fees.
