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Physics Laboratory

The Physics Laboratory of TUM provides scientists with techniques for analysis and preparation of samples for subsequent neutron scattering experiments. An x-ray diffractometer for phase determination of powder and solid samples, in-situ battery measurements and for thin film systems is available. Furthermore, a differential scanning calorimeter and a bi-potentiostat are available. A wide range of machines for polishing, cutting, etching or annealing are available for sample preparation purposes.

Please get in touch with the Physics Laboratory two to three weeks in advance the measurement so that the equipment can be prepared for you. You can check the current bookings in the Calendar.

Note: Access to the Physics Laboratory can only be granted after a safety traning has been performed. Please email to Physics Laboratory for any questions.

Equipment

Analytic:

PPMS-Dynacool 14 Tesla
available options
  • DC resistance
  • AC resistance (ETO)
  • vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM)
  • AC susceptibility (ACMS II)
  • Van der Pauw – Hall-transport
  • heat capacity
  • dilation, elasticity
  • horizontal rotator for transport measurements
  • pressure cells for magnetometry (1.3 GPa) and transport measurements (2.7 GPa)
  • dilution refrigerator (50 mK – 4 K) for AC susceptibility, heat capacity, electrical transport (ETO/resistivity)
  • synchronous source and measure system M81 SSM from LakeShore (DC/AC transport)
PANalytical Empyrean X-ray Diffractometer
  • phase identification and quantification
  • structure analysis
  • on solids, powders, thin films and capillaries
  • reflection and transmission measurements
technical specifications
  • x-ray tubes: Cu (λ = 1.541 Å), Mo (λ = 0.711 Å)
  • angular range 2θ = -9° … 120°, d2θ = 0.005°
  • detectors: GaliPIX3D (2d), X’Celerator (1d), Scintillator (0d)
  • optics: monochromator (Cu), parallel mirror (Cu), focussing mirror (Mo)
  • sample stages: reflection – transmission spinner, eulerian cradle
  • temperatur stage: T = +25°C … +1200°C (vacuum/inert gas) for solid samples in reflection (Anton Paar HTK 1200N)
  • temperatur stage: T = -20°C … +600°C (vacuum/inert gas) for solids, coin cells or capillaries in reflection or transmission (Anton Paar TTK 600)
Bruker D8 X-Ray Residual Stress Diffractometer

coming soon

technical specifications
  • x-ray tube: Cr (λ = 2.290 Å)
  • angular range 2θ
  • 1/4-circle eulerian cradle (χ = -3° … 90°, ψ = 0 … 360°)
  • XYZ-table (X = ± 75 mm, Y = ± 75 mm, Z = 0 … 13 mm)
  • detector: Dectris Mythen 1K (1d)
Bruker D8 X-Ray Reflectometer/Diffractometer
  • thickness, density, roughness (thin films), phase identification
  • thin films, powder samples
  • reflection and transmission measurements in θ-2θ-Geometry
technical specifications
  • x-ray tube: Cu (λ = 1.541 Å)
  • angular range 2θ = -10° … 160°, d2θ = 0.003°
  • optics: parallel beam mirror (Göbelmirror)
  • stages: vacuum table (reflection), powder spinner (reflection/transmission)
  • detector: scintillator (0d)
Hecus S3 MicroPix – Small Angle X-Ray Scattering

(outsourced to Prof. Müller-Buschbaum, TUM Physik E13)

technical specifications
  • SAXS: Pilatus 2D detector 84 × 34 mm²
  • WAXS: 1D wide angle detector, 2θ = 18° … 30°
  • in-situ annealing of solid-, liquid- or powder samples, T = -20°C … +300°C
Differential Scanning Calorimetry
  • Perkin Elmer DSC 8500: T = -180°C … +550°C, dT = ± 0.05°C
  • Setaram Evotherm µDSC Evo3: T = -20°C … +120°C, dT = ± 0.001°C
BioLogic – Bi-Potentiostat
technical specifications
  • cyclic voltammetry: I = 1 nA … 400 mA, dI = ± 760 pA, 5 µV, 20 µs
  • impedance spectroscopy: 10 µHz – 1 MHz
  • current boosters: 4 A and 100 A
Leica DM 6000 – Digital Microscope
technical specifications
  • fully automated upright microscope system
  • illumination and imaging methods: bright- & darkfield, polarization-, phase-, differential-interference-contrast (DIC), multifocus, in reflection and transmission
  • Leica LAS software

Sample Preparation:

GERO – Programmable High Temperature Tube Furnace
technical specifications
  • max. temperature: 1500°C (air), 1350°C (vacuum)
  • sample enviroment: vacuum < 10-4 mbar, inter gas (N2, Ar)
  • inner dimensions: ⌀ 50 mm x 450 mm
Binder Drying and Heating Vacuum Chamber
technical specifications
  • forced convection
  • temperature range: 30 °C … 200 °C, dT = 1 K
  • inner dimensions: 40 cm x 34 cm x 40 cm (L x B x H)
Misc Devices
PRESI Mecatome 210 – precission cutting machine
  • serial cutting function
  • discs for hard and soft materials
  • cross table travel: 100 mm (X), 251 mm (Y)

ATM Opal 410 – hot mounting machine
ATM Saphir 520 – grinding and polishing machine

SPECAC Atlas 15T – manuel hydraulic press
  • maximum load: 15 t
  • pressing tools for pellet production

Contact:

Staff
Dr. Markos Skoulatos (head)
Phone: +49 (0)89 289 – 14668
E-mail: markos.skoulatos@frm2.tum.de

Bastian Veltel
Phone +49 (0)89 289 – 14917
E-mail: bastian.veltel@frm2.tum.de

Teodora Kennel
Phone: +49 (0)89 289 – 10757
E-mail: teodora.kennel@frm2.tum.de

Rooms
XRD-Lab (UYM 03.28)
Phone: +49 (0)89 289 – 10733

PPMS-Lab (UYM 03.29)
Phone: +49 (0)89 289 – 10734

Sample Preparation Lab (UYH 02.43)
Phone: +49 (0)89 289 – 14900

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MLZ is a cooperation between:

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