Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)

The Bruker Dimension Icon atomic force microscope (AFM) takes the fullest advantage of such core imaging modes as Contact Mode and TappingMode™, and Bruker’s high-resolution AFMs feature proprietary PeakForce Tapping® to enable new research with unique nanomechanical, electrical, and chemical measurements as shown in well over 1000 peer reviewed publications. More information is available from Bruker.  

• Acquisition: 2019 (S&T Funding)
• Location: Schrenk Hall 222B
• Usage Fees
• Contact:  Dr. Risheng Wang, wangri@mst.edu

Renishaw inVia Raman Microscope

The Renishaw inVia Raman microscope (AFM) includes LiveTrack™ focus tracking technology, the inVia Qontor enables users to analyse samples with uneven, curved or rough surfaces. Optimum focus is maintained in real time during data collection and white light video viewing. More information is available from Renishaw here. 

• Acquisition: 2019 (S&T Funding)
• Location: Schrenk Hall 238H
• Contact:  Dr. Vadym Mochalin, mochalinv@mst.edu

Nikon A1R/Ti2E Confocal Microscope

• Acquisition: Purchased in 2018 for ca. $270K with support by BioSci, CBR, CARE, Chem, CASB, GGPE, Dr. Deng, and VCR.  A1-DUS Spectral Detector added in 2021 for ca. $23K with support by CBR, BioSci, Chem Eng, Chem, and Dr. Ercal. 
• Location: Schrenk Hall 222E
• Usage Fees (Effective July 1, 2019)
• Contact:  Dr. Katie Shannon, shannonk@mst.edu

Amnis® CellStream® Flow Cytometer

This instrument  utilizes the CellStream base system with 5 fluorescence channels plus forward and side scatter. The instrument has three excitation lasers at: 405 nm (175 mW), 488 nm (200 mW), and 532 nm (150 mW) with fluorescence channels 528/46 nm, 583/24 nm, 611/31 nm, 702/87 nm, 773/56 nm. Built-in 96-well plate AutoSampler with automated resuspension of the samples. Single tube sampling system for 1.5 ml Eppendorf-tubes. Pre-installed acquisition and analysis software. Patented Amnis detection technology for high sensitivity, event gallery and additional parameters like area, aspect ratio and raw max. pixel. Upgradeable lasers include: 375 nm- 70 mW; 561 nm- 150 mW; 642 nm- 150 mW; 730 nm- 40 mW. For more information visit the website here. 

• Acquisition: 2019 (S&T Funding)
• Location: McNutt Hall B42
• Contact:  Dr. Anthony J. Convertine, convertinea@mst.edu

Moessbauer Spectrometer (WissEl, Germany; See Co., USA)

The  Moessbauer Spectrometer Model W302 incorporates a dual-input Multi Channel Scaler (MCS), a waveform generator, a hybrid analog/digital servo amplifier, a USB interface and user-interface PC software. The hardware components are housed in a single, compact box and may be used for many applications. More information is available here and at the See Co. webpage. 

• Acquisition: 2019 Rebuild (S&T Funding)
• Location: Schrenk Hall G41
• Contact:  Dr. Amitava Choudhury, choudhurya@mst.edu

Bruker D8 AXS Single-Crystal X-Ray Diffractometer

Single crystal X-ray Diffractometer.  3-axis goniometer, 4k CCD Smart Apex detector.  Molybdenum sealed tube x-ray source.

• Acquisition: 2002 (S&T Funding), 2020 Detector replacement (S&T Funding)
• Location: Schrenk Hall 337G
• Contact:   Dr. Amitava Choudhury, choudhurya@mst.edu
• Standard Usage Fee: Flat rate of $50 per structure

Two Thermo FOCUS GCs with Shared Autosampler 

Thermo Scientific FOCUS GC is a compact, single-channel gas chromatograph.

• Acquisition: TBD
• Location: Schrenk Hall 337
• Contact:  Dr. Manashi Nath, nathm@mst.edu
• Instruction manual: Online