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Department of Chemistry

Instrument Design and Repair

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Services Offered

  • Custom scientific instrument design and fabrication
  • Repair and calibration of laboratory equipment
  • Electronics modification and custom configurations
  • Consultation on instrument design for specific research needs
Brief Description
Custom instrument design, Instrument repair, Technical support, Prototype development

X-ray Diffraction Facility

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The X-ray Diffraction Facility at UT Austin’s Department of Chemistry offers comprehensive X-ray diffraction services for single crystal and powder samples. Equipped with advanced diffractometers, the facility supports both academic and external research needs, providing options for user-operated and lab-assisted analysis. Through rigorous safety and instrument training, graduate-level researchers can gain access for independent sample analysis, contributing to studies across chemistry and materials science.

Services Offered

  • Crystallographic analysis of solid materials
  • Phase identification and quantification
  • X-ray powder diffraction for materials research
  • Training in XRD data interpretation and analysis
Brief Description
X-ray diffraction analysis, Crystallography, Material characterization, Technical support

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility

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The Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Facility at UT Austin provides researchers with high-resolution spectroscopic capabilities for structural analysis of organic, inorganic, and biomolecular compounds. Equipped with a range of state-of-the-art NMR spectrometers, the facility supports applications in chemistry, materials science, and pharmaceutical research. Services include routine and advanced NMR experiments, data interpretation, and user training. The facility also offers expert consultation for customized experimental setups, ensuring researchers have the tools and expertise needed for detailed molecular characterization.

Services Offered

  • High-resolution NMR spectroscopy
  • Analysis of molecular structure and dynamics
  • Customizable NMR experimental setups
  • Training in NMR data interpretation and experimental design
Brief Description
NMR spectroscopy, Magnetic resonance research, Sample analysis, Technical support

Mass Spectrometry Facility

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The Mass Spectrometry Imaging Facility at UT Austin enables high-resolution molecular imaging for biomedical research, using Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization (MALDI) techniques to map biomolecules in tissues. With capabilities in Histology-Guided Mass Spectrometry (HGMS) and biofluid profiling, the facility supports research in cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and more. Staff provide specialized imaging, data analysis, and training, advancing insights in cellular and molecular pathology.

Services Offered

  • High-resolution mass spectrometry for chemical and biological samples
  • Quantitative and qualitative analysis
  • Proteomics and metabolomics studies
  • Method development for custom mass spectrometry applications
  • Data interpretation and consultation
Brief Description
Mass spectrometry analysis, Proteomics research, Metabolomics research, Analytical services

Glassblowing Shop

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Services Offered

  • Custom glass apparatus design and fabrication
  • Repair of scientific glassware and laboratory equipment
  • Consultation on glassware design for specialized experiments
  • Training in glassblowing techniques for research applications
Brief Description
Scientific glassblowing, Custom glassware fabrication, Glass repair, Training and workshops
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