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Sixteen techniques from the published rate table. Filter by group, then open a technique for sample rules, the rate, and its proforma.

16Techniques
5Facility groups
14Request proformas
1Rate pending (PL)
Scanning electron microscope
Microscopy & Surface Analysis

FE-SEM with EDX

High-resolution imaging of surface morphology and topography at the nanoscale, with elemental composition from EDX in a single experiment.

PKR 6,000 Proforma
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Diagram of an X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurement
Microscopy & Surface Analysis

XPS

Measures elemental composition and chemical states in the top 1–10 nm, revealing oxidation states, surface chemistry and bonding.

PKR 10,000 Proforma
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Glowing hexagonal network representing porous surface structure
Microscopy & Surface Analysis

BET

Determines the specific surface area of porous materials from nitrogen gas adsorption at cryogenic temperature.

PKR 10,000 Proforma
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Powder X-ray diffractometer
Thermal & Structural Analysis

XRD

Identifies crystalline structure, phase composition and crystallite size from a diffraction pattern unique to each material.

PKR 3,000 Proforma
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Thermogravimetric analyzer
Thermal & Structural Analysis

TGA

Tracks mass change with temperature or time to assess thermal stability, decomposition behaviour and moisture content.

PKR 3,000 Proforma
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Differential scanning calorimeter
Thermal & Structural Analysis

DSC

Detects melting, crystallization, glass transitions and curing from the heat-flow difference between sample and reference.

PKR 3,000 Proforma
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FTIR spectrometer with its sample compartment open
Spectroscopy & Optical Analysis

FTIR

Identifies chemical bonds and functional groups from infrared absorption, giving a molecular signature and a check on purity.

PKR 1,000 Proforma
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UV-Vis spectrophotometer on a laboratory bench
Spectroscopy & Optical Analysis

UV-Vis

Measures UV and visible absorption or transmission to quantify analytes and study electronic transitions and bandgaps.

PKR 1,500 Proforma
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Hexagonal lattice with light points for diffuse reflectance
Spectroscopy & Optical Analysis

DRS

A UV-Vis method for opaque or light-scattering solids such as powders, giving absorption properties and the optical bandgap.

PKR 1,500 Proforma
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Carbon nanotube lattice for optical-materials context
Spectroscopy & Optical Analysis

PL

A non-destructive optical probe of electronic structure and crystalline quality. Currently in the installation phase.

Pending Rate pending
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Potentiostat used for electrochemical impedance measurements
Electrochemical & Electrical Analysis

EIS

Applies a small AC signal over a wide frequency range to reveal internal resistance, capacitance and charge-transfer kinetics.

PKR 1,500 Proforma
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Coin cells in an electrochemical test fixture
Electrochemical & Electrical Analysis

CV

Cycles electrode potential while measuring current to study redox reactions, reaction kinetics and electrochemical properties.

PKR 1,500 Proforma
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Electrical network of nodes and links
Electrochemical & Electrical Analysis

IV

Measures how current varies with applied voltage to evaluate conductivity, resistance and device performance.

PKR 1,000 Proforma
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Gas chromatograph–mass spectrometer in a laboratory
Chemical & Physical Analysis

GC-MS

Separates volatile compounds by gas chromatography and identifies them by mass spectrometry, including trace organic components.

PKR 3,000 Proforma
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Nanoparticles dispersed in a suspension
Chemical & Physical Analysis

Zeta

Measures the surface charge of particles in suspension to judge dispersion stability and tendency to aggregate.

PKR 2,000 Proforma
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Laboratory bench for rheological testing
Chemical & Physical Analysis

Rheometer

Measures flow and deformation under stress or strain: viscosity, elasticity and viscoelastic behaviour.

PKR 3,000 Proforma
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