XPS User Facility Price List

Effective September 4, 2007

Tier I  

(conductors, insulators with previously determined charging behavior)

Survey scans (elemental analysis): $30/sample
Oxidation states (includes survey scan): $60/sample
Tier II

(insulators with unknown charging behavior)

Survey scans (elemental analysis): $50/sample
Oxidation states (includes survey scan): $80/sample
Tier III 

(specialized services, in addition to scan charges)

Sample preparation cell: $50/hour, capped at $250
Sputter-depth profiling: $50/hour, capped at $250
Data analysis: $50/hour

 

New Research Group Introductory Rate
  • Research groups that have never used XPS may be eligible for an introductory flat rate price of $50/sample that includes a survey scan, oxidation state scan, and data analysis.

 

General Information
  • All samples must be accompanied by a completed sample information sheet with account number for charges.
  • Samples must be received by 5 pm Thursday for analysis the following week.
  • Experiments requiring multiple days must be scheduled in advance and may require longer turn-around time.
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