Our Laboratory

Sample Preparation

Magnetron sputtering chamber (DC and RF)

3 magnetrons with 2 inch targets and co-sputtering capability

Arc-melting furnace under controlled Ar atmosphere

Induction melting furnace under controlled Ar atmosphere

Fritsch "Pulverisette 4" vario-planetary mill

Furnaces up to 1600 C

Heat treatments under vacuum or controlled atmosphere

Other sample preparation equipment

    • High precision balance
    • Ultrasonic bath

    • Press with various molds
    • Controlled Ar glovebox

Crystal structure and microstructure

Bruker D8 Advance X-Ray Diffractometer

Metallographic microscope equipped with a CCD camera

Magnetic Measurements

Cryogenic 12 Tesla Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (4-700 K)

Horizontal Weiss Balance (77-1000 K)

Transport Measurements

7 Tesla resistivity and magnetoresistance setup