Quantity and stability
Meet the quantity on the instrument form. Samples must be stable under ambient conditions unless prior arrangements are made. Always use the instrument form for precise preparation and quantity.
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Guidelines and procedures
NS&TD at the National Centre for Physics provides advanced characterization facilities to researchers from academia, industry and R&D organizations. To ensure efficient processing and high-quality results, please follow the guidelines below. The instrument proforma remains the authoritative sample instruction for each technique.
Submission workflow
01
Prepare
Use clean, contamination-free containers. Ensure samples are stable under ambient conditions.
02
Download
Obtain and fill out the specific characterization form for each requested instrument or technique.
03
Pack and label
Secure samples in labeled Eppendorf tubes placed inside ziplock bags, unless the technique form specifies another container.
04
Submit
Provide separate samples for each requested technique.
05
Pay
Review the approved fee structure and confirm payment.
06
Receive data
Results are shared in digital format once payment is confirmed.
Label every sample
- Sample ID / name
- Applicant name and organization
- Relevant hazard information, if applicable
Each sample must be accompanied by its respective form. Forms must be complete, accurate, and readable.
User responsibility
Users provide accurate experimental requirements and background. Incorrect or insufficient details may affect result quality. Specify measurement parameters if known, expected outcomes or objectives, and a contact for follow-up.
Safety
Clearly indicate if a sample is toxic, hazardous, radioactive, or biologically active. NS&TD may refuse unsafe samples.
Turnaround and retention
Processing time depends on instrument availability, sample type, and workload. After analysis, samples are retained for two weeks, then disposed of. NS&TD does not return-ship samples. Users arrange collection.
Payment and delivery
Services follow the approved fee structure. Data is released only after payment confirmation, in digital format only (email, WhatsApp).
Transport
Avoid moisture-sensitive exposure during transport and use clean, contamination-free containers.
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Do not send one vial for several techniques. Separate samples are required for each characterization requested. Incomplete or illegible forms delay or reject the submission.
Ready to submit a sample?
Download the proforma for your technique and send it with the sample, or contact the facility desk.