Microscopy and Imaging Center Rates

New Rates effective 09/01/2008

Rates effective 09/01/06

JEOL 2010, *JEOL 6400, ESEM, JEOL 1200 EX

• $20/Hr    TAMU Users
• $15/Hr    Off-Peak Hrs and Automated Runs (TAMU Users Only) 6 p.m. – 8 a.m.
• $30/Hr    Other Universities and Govt. Agencies
• $90/Hr    Industry       
• $10/Hr    Formal Education

*Assisted use available. See below.  

**prices apply to each instrument**

FEI QUANTA 600 FE-SEM

• $25/Hr    TAMU users
• $20/Hr    Off-Peak Hrs and Automated Runs (TAMU users only) 6 p.m. – 8 a.m.
• $35/Hr    Other Universities and Govt. Agencies
• $125/Hr  Industry       
• $15/Hr    Formal Education  

FEI Tecnai FE-TEM

• $40/Hr    TAMU users
• $32/Hr    Off-Peak Hrs and Automated Runs (TAMU Users) 8am-6pm
• $55/Hr    Other Universities and Govt. Agencies
• $200/Hr   Industry
• $20/Hr    Formal Education

ZEISS Axiophot

• $15/Hr    TAMU users
• $12/Hr    Off-Peak Hrs and Automated Runs (TAMU users only) 6 p.m. – 8 a.m.
• $20/Hr    Other Universities and Govt. Agencies
• $75/Hr    Industry       
• $10/Hr    Formal Education

OLYMPUS FV1000 CONFOCAL

• $20/Hr    TAMU users
• $16/Hr    Off-Peak Hrs and Automated Runs (TAMU users only) 6 p.m. – 8 a.m.
  
• $25/Hr    Other Universities and Govt. Agencies
• $90/Hr    Industry       
• $15/Hr    Formal Education

Tech Charges

• $40/Hr    TAMU users
• $50/Hr    Other Universities and Govt. Agencies
• $100/Hr  Industry        

Off Peak Block Charges

• $3000     (200 hr @ 15.00/hr) FE-SEM, FE-TEM, & Olympus Confocal
• $3300     (275 hr @ $12.00/hr) All Other Microscopes

Ancillary Equipment & Access

• $1.00/Nanometer - Cressington 208
• $1.00/Minute - Hummer
• $1.00/Hr - Ion Mill
• $1.00/Hr - Cressington 308
• $5.00/Hr - Microtomes

Please note:

Checked out users are able to access the Center 24/7. This requires a $5.00 key deposit. The deposit is refundable upon return of the key. Refunds are processed through TAMU financial services and take up to 2 weeks to receive.

Block rates are only available for users on instruments for which they kept their independent operational proficiency current, as determined by MIC staff.  The instrument time paid for under the block rate system has to be used within 1 year from a starting date that suits individual needs and does not roll over.  Please discuss your requirements with MIC Administration (845-1129).

Film used for the SEM can be purchased in the MIC office. SEM film is sold in packages of 25 or 100.  The MIC staff can also provide alternative sources of SEM film.

Film used for the TEM is billed from the instrument log sheets. It will require the user to log the beginning and ending film counts in the columns provided.

Contact prints can be provided. Inquire for current rates. Tech time will be charged at the current rate. Use of the Ilford processor is free.

Darkroom use is provided to those individuals utilizing the Center instrumentation at no additional cost.

Other supplies are carried for purchase by users. Check with the MIC office staff as to availability and cost (sources may be available for items not available at the Center).

Assisted use of our workhorse SEM Jeol 6400

For whom?
For individuals from the A&M campus with image-ready specimens who want to take electron micrographs of their specimens but do not wish to go through the regular training routine and/or be certified for independent operation.

What does it entail?
1) Users in the assisted use regime will not receive a key and must use the instrument during regular business hours when the staff member who assists in the use is present.
2) Sample exchange and filiment saturation need to be performed by a staff member.
3) Users will receive basic training in image acquisition and X-Y translation.

What are the charges?
$ 40/hour