Laboratory

Surface Engineering Laboratory, Biomaterials and Bioengineering Laboratory, Biomaterials for Medical Imaging Laboratory

Department

Biomaterials and Bioengineering Laboratory

Funding agency(ies)

CRSNG

Manufacturer (model)

Plasmionique

Commissioning

2002

Equipment Description

This microwave plasma reactor uses an adjustable gas mixture depending on the desired surface modifications.

It is primarily used in the laboratory to aminate the surfaces of metals, polymers, and glass.

Technical Specifications

• Reactor type: MW-PECVD (Microwave Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition)

• Pressure range: 100–500 mTorr

• Possible gases: Nitrogen, hydrogen

• Treated surface: Variable

• Operating voltage: Not specified

• Operating frequency: 2.45 GHz

• Mode: Continuous

Areas of expertise

• Surface modification

• Low-pressure plasma treatment

  
  

Conditions of Use

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