Applied Chemical and Morphological Analysis Laboratory

Review ACMAL policy and any posted policy for each instrument.

Check the equipment status. The status is listed by instrument and can be found in each instrument page.

Reserve the equipment. Each instrument has its own Google Calendar.

Attend your session. Follow the access instructions.

Request training by instrument.

Request Training

Get authorization to use equipment based on your skill level. Lapsed users may need to follow the same procedures as new users.

Check the on-campus use rates for labs and equipment.

Review ACMAL policy and any posted policy for each instrument.

Request a tour.

Collaborate on a proposal.

1. Request sample analysis or sample preparation.
2. Join the analysis session if you like. Remote options are available.
3. Receive your analysis.

Request Sample Services

Contact the Director of ACMAL or one of the facility managers to establish the scope of the work. Request a tour if you like.

1. What is the goal of analysis?
2. What would the timeline of the project be? Is there a time limit? 
3. How many samples will the project need? Are there different sets of samples undergoing different testing?
4. What preparation processes will need to be performed for each sample? 
5. What tests will be performed on each sample?
6. Will there be costs or time associated with sample disposal? 
7. Will the samples need to be returned?
8. Is there a requested format for reporting?
9. Will the project use government funds?

Check the off-campus use rates for labs and equipment. Establish an agreement between Michigan Tech and the external project sponsor.

Once an agreement has been put in place between Michigan Tech and the external project sponsor, staff operated analysis and sample preparation services can be requested by instrument using the ACMAL Training or Analysis Request Form.

Request Sample Services

External users of the Titan Themis STEM or Philips XL40 SEM can be present for the live analysis via Zoom and see results in real time.

Estimated turnaround time is 7–10 business days, but may vary depending on the complexity of the project.