NanoSIMS application form
Are you interested in conducting measurements on NanoSIMS 50L instrument at University of Vienna? Please, fill free to reach out, we will be happy to join the discussion and get back to you!
Cost model
Cost model
Beyond performing measurements, our facility offers extensive support to all users with respect to study design, sample preparation and pre-characterization, data evaluation and data interpretation, which are key-steps in an efficient NanoSIMS analysis.
The user fee of EUR 1.098,- per day* is calculated based on the instrument running costs and can be adjusted according to operation conditions (e.g. reduced to half or quater day fee for project-specific tuning [mass spectrometer alignment] or testing that involves operation at lower primary ion current etc.). If you are interested, please fill out the form!
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Instrumentation
Instrumentation
The NanoSIMS 50L is a specialized ion microprobe designed to combine high sensitivity with high lateral resolution. It features a coaxial optical configuration of the primary and secondary ion beams, coupled with an original magnetic sector mass analyzer that supports multicollection of up to seven elements simultaneously.
At Vienna NanoSIMS facility one can make use of caesium or a new radio frequency oxygen ion source, enhancing its capabilities in both abundant species isotope ratio and ultratrace metal analysis.
The NanoSIMS 50L key performance metrics:
- High analysis spatial resolution (below 50 nanometers)
- High sensitivity (ppm in element imaging), including high isotope sensitivity
- High mass resolution
- Parallel acquisition of up to seven masses
- Fast acquisition