Laboratory

Biomaterials and Bioengineering Laboratory

Department

Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Funding agency(ies)

iBiomat

Manufacturer (model)

Plasmionique

Commissioning

2014

Equipment Description

This low-pressure plasma reactor uses an adjustable gas mixture depending on the desired surface modifications.

It is primarily used in the laboratory to modify the surface of metals through ion implantation.

Technical Specifications

• Pressure range: 5 mTorr

• Available gases: Nitrogen, oxygen

• Treated surface area: Variable

• Operating voltage: 0–10 kV

• Operating frequency: 13.6 MHz

• Mode: Continuous or pulsed

  
  

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