Laboratory

Biomaterials and Bioengineering Laboratory

Department

Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Funding agency(ies)

iBiomat

Manufacturer (model)

Ametek Scientific Instruments (VersaSTAT 3 Potentiostat Galvanostat)

Commissioning

2001

Equipment Description

This instrument enables electrochemical measurements useful in several fields, including corrosion, energy storage, and nanotechnology. It can be used to obtain oxidation and reduction profiles of materials. The instrument is compatible with a wide range of accessories, including a dedicated corrosion cell equipped with a saturated calomel reference electrode. In the laboratory, it is primarily used to study the corrosion behavior of materials.

Technical Specifications

• Voltage range: −10 to +10 V

• Resolution: 5 μV

• Maximum scan rate (potentiostat): 5000 V/s

• Current range: −650 mA to +650 mA

• Resolution: 5 pA

  
  

Areas of expertise

• Corrosion

• Energy storage

• Sensors

• Electrochemistry

  
  

Conditions of Use

Training on the instrument or use of the instrument by a research professional is required. Available to academic and industrial collaborators.

Rental Fees (CAD)

On-Campus

To be discussed with the person in charge.

Off-Campus (Academic)

To be discussed with the person in charge.

Industry

To be discussed with the person in charge.

Reservations

Pascale Chevalier Ph. D.

pascale.chevallier@crchudequebec.ulaval.ca

418-525-4444 poste 52381