Laboratory

Electroactive and Photoactive Polymers Laboratory

Department

Department of Chemistry

Funding agency(ies)

Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)

Manufacturer (Model)

Varian/Agilent (Cary Eclipse)

Commissioning

2004

Equipment Description

This non-destructive characterization technique is used to determine the optical properties of materials, including fluorescence, phosphorescence, chemiluminescence, and bioluminescence. It also enables the measurement of quantum yield. In some applications, for example using fluorescein as a molecular probe, analyte detection limits can reach the picomolar range in both solid-state samples and solutions.

Technical Specifications

• Thermostated cuvette holder

• Wavelength range: 200–900 nm

• Analysis mode: Single-beam

• Stirring device

  
  

Areas of Expertise

• Materials Science

• Solution and Solid-State Analysis

• Biology

• Solid-State and Solution Fluorescence

  
  

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, subject to user demand and instrument availability.

Rental Fees (CAD)

On-Campus

CAD $20/hour (CAD $70/hour with the assistance of a research professional)

Off-Campus (Academic)

CAD $50/hour (CAD $125/hour with the assistance of a research professional)

Industry

CAD $125/hour (CAD $275/hour with the assistance of a research professional)

Reservations

François Otis, M.Sc.

francois.otis@chm.ulaval.ca

418 656-2131 poste 405339