Materials Characterization Facilty (MCF)

12443 Research Parkway, Suite 304, Orlando, FL 32826
Phone: 407-882-1500     Fax: 407-882-1502
Email: ampacmcf@mail.ucf.edu

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The Materials Characterization Facility (MCF) is dedicated to providing researchers and industrial partners a place to perform characterization and analysis to advance research; classroom education and hands-on training in the use of state-of-the-art characterization equipment; user-friendly support services with expert advice and data interpretation; and to enhance competitiveness of industrial partners and boost economic development of the Central Florida region.

MCF occupies about 7,000 sq. ft. of space and is supported by 3 full time research engineers and a full time facilities coordinator. Collaboration with other Universities is encouraged.

Δ Gatan PECS (Coating System) Δ Ion Milling for TEM Δ Ultra Microtome (TEM/FTIR Sample Prep) Δ Sputter Coater (EMITECH) Δ Vacuum Evaporator (JEOL)

Δ Diamond Saw (Slow Speed) Δ Diamond Band Saw Δ Electro Jet Polisher (TEM Prep) Δ Dimple Grinder (TEM) Δ Allied Polisher (TEM)

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HOW TO USE THE FACILITY

All work performed at MCF requires a work order form. UCF users will need to submit a completed work order form signed by their advisor. Other University/Industrial users will need to provide a Purchase Order made to UCF/AMPAC. Completed work order forms and Purchase Orders may be submitted via email to ampacmcf@mail.ucf.edu, fax (407) 882-1502, or in person at the address below:

Orlando Tech Center
12443 Research Parkway, Suite 304
Orlando, FL  32826

 

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Equipment Scheduling

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To schedule equipment time, users may contact MCF at (407) 882-1500 or via email to ampacmcf@mail.ucf.edu. Please include the equipment to be scheduled, date, time block needed and user name.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. Qi Zhang Research Engineer (407) 882-1511 qizhang@mail.ucf.edu TEM FIB

Mr. Mikhail Klimov Research Engineer (407) 882-1509 mklimov@mail.ucf.edu SIMS AFM

Mr. Kirk Scammon Research Engineer (407) 882-1514 kscammon@mail.ucf.edu Auger ESCA/XPS RBS SEM XRD

 

Ms. Karen Glidewell
Facility Coordinator
Phone: 407-882-1500
kglidewe@mail.ucf.edu

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Please Acknowledge Us

Any publications or presentations resulting from data obtained
or samples prepared by the MCF engineer/faculty should acknowledge the assistance
of the engineer/faculty member and/or center as:

"Materials Characterization Facility
AMPAC
University of Central Florida"

Please provide a reprint of any publication in which the MCF and its engineer/faculty is acknowledged.

Thank You

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