Laboratory

Centre for Advanced Materials Research (CERMA)

Department

Department of Chemistry

Manufacturer (Model)

Zeiss (Axio Scope) equipped with a Hitachi 3CCD camera (HV-D27)

Commissioning

Major refurbishment in 2014

Equipment Description

This microscope is equipped with polarizing filters that enable the observation of birefringence in materials with varying degrees of crystallinity. Crystalline materials split incident light into two polarized components along different optical axes. By blocking one of these polarized components, highly contrasted images can be obtained, allowing the degree of crystallinity of the material to be assessed. This technique is particularly useful for the characterization of mineral films, polymers, and cellulose in wood.

The instrument is also equipped with a CCD camera and Image-Pro Plus version 4.0 image analysis software.

Technical Specifications

Objectives:

• UD 16×/0.17 160/0.17 with black collar, ∞/1.16×

• UD 6.3×/0.12 160/0.17 with conversion ring

• Achroplan 10×/0.25 ∞/1

• LD Epiplan 20×/0.40 ∞/0

  
  

Areas of Expertise

• Materials Science

• Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

• Crystallinity

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Conditions of Use

This service is available on a fee-for-service basis with the assistance of a research professional. It is available to academic and industrial collaborators, depending on user demand.

Rental Fees (CAD)

On-Campus

To be determined with the person in charge.

Off-Campus (Academic)

To be determined in consultation with the person in charge.

Industry

To be determined in consultation with the person in charge.

Reservations

François Otis, M.Sc.

francois.otis@chm.ulaval.ca

418 656-2131 poste 405339