Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)

1. How much sample is required for DSC analysis?

8 to 10mg

2. Which gases are used for the analysis process?

Nitrogen, Helium

3. Which type of sample pan is used in DSC?

Aluminium type

4. Can we do decomposition analysis using DCS?

No! The decomposition will harm the instrument.

Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer (LCMS)

1. Which type of detector is used in your HPLC System?

UV Detector

2. How many solvents can run in the system at a single run?

4 Solvents

3. Which are the available solvents in your facility?

Methanol, Acetonitrile, milli-Q water

4. Which column is used in your system?

C18 Column

5. What is the required sample concentration for the analysis?

Below 1000ppm

Powder X-ray Diffractometer (XRD)

1. Can I use the sample after XRD analysis?

Yes! XRD is a non-destructive analysis. So, the sample can be used again. We take utmost care not to contaminate the sample during analysis.

2. I have an unknown mineral sample. Can I use XRD to identify the sample?

Yes! XRD can be used to identify the crystal pattern or phases of the sample. For better results and proper identification, we recommend running XRF analysis prior to XRD to identify the elemental composition.

3. Which Databases are available in CSIF?

ICSD (Inorganic Crystal Structure Database)

PDF2 ICDD (Previously JCPDS)

Software: Highscore Plus

FTIR Spectrometer

1. What type of samples can be analysed using FTIR Spectrometer?

Powdered samples

2. Can we analyse liquid samples in FTIR Spectrometer?

No!

3. In which all ranges can we obtain IR spectra?

Mid IR (4000-400cm^-1) and Far IR (400-100cm^-1)

4. How much sample would be required for FTIR Analysis?

5mg – 10mg