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Surface Science Facility

The Surface Science Facility offers cutting-edge surface analyzing instruments for academic and industrial researchers. The facility currently has three core instruments: (1) X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) to measure the elemental composition, empirical formula, chemical state, and electronic state of sample surface; (2) time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometer (TOF-SIMS) to perform elemental trace measurements of the top atomic layers of the sample surface; and (3) atomic force microscopy (AFM) to image surface topography and stiffness with nanometer resolution in air and liquid environments. Typical applications include the research fields of semiconductor devices, synthetic chemistry, nano-materials, bio-materials, 2D materials, surface coating, and biology.

Complete the online application to become a user of this and other ASRC facilities.

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Facility Details

Instruments and Tools

  • PHI nanoTOF Mass Spectrometer ›

    PHI’s patented triple focusing time-of-flight (TRIFT) secondary ion mass spectrometer provides superior sensitivity and the unique ability to image highly topographic surfaces.

  • PHI Versaprobe II X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscope ›

    The core technology of the VersaProbe II is PHI’s patented, monochromatic, micro-focused, scanning x-ray source which provides excellent large area and superior micro-area spectroscopy performance.

  • Bruker Multimode 8 Atomic Force Microscope ›

    The Bruker MultiMode 8 AFM provides nano-meter surface topography imaging and pico-Newtown surface force measurement in both air and liquids.
  • Bio-AFM instruments in the Surface Science Facility at the ASRC

    Bio-AFM ›

    Our novel Bio-AFM setup employs Bruker JPK atomic force and Andor Dragonfly confocal fluorescence systems in tandem to produce powerful analyses of biological samples.

Usage Rates

* These rates are effective as of July 1st, 2024.

Instrument / Service CUNY Rate Outside Academic Industrial Companies
Hourly Rates:
XPS $ 40 $ 50 $ 250
TOF-SIMS $ 50 $ 60 $ 300
AFM $ 25 $ 28 $ 175
Bio-AFM $ 40 $ 50 $ 250
Rheometer $ 6 $ 9 $ 50
Technical Support $ 60 $ 80 $ 200
One-Time Training Charge:
XPS $ 20 $ 65 $ 800
TOF-SIMS $ 25 $ 70 $ 900
AFM $ 15 $ 40 $ 600
Bio-AFM $ 40 $ 80 $ 800
Rheometer N/A $ 40 $ 300

 

* Academic training includes only standard measurements on training samples.

** Industrial training includes academic training, preliminary measurements for up to 2 user samples, and one advanced training.

Billing

Invoicing

PDF invoices will be emailed to PIs on a monthly basis.

Invoices can be sent to additional personnel or separated by account upon request. Please contact Celeste Ayala to adjust your invoicing instructions.

Payment Options

For CUNY PI’s with RF CUNY Accounts

On the second page of the invoice, CUNY PI’s with RF accounts must identify the account(s) you wish to pay from. You have the opportunity to split a payment across multiple RF accounts if you like.

Sign and return the invoice(s) via email to ServiceCenters@rfcuny.org or via fax to (212) 417-8567 for the funds to be transferred.

For Other PI’s

If paying by check:

Sign and mail the invoice(s) along with check payment to:

Finance Department
Research Foundation of CUNY
230 West 41st Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10036

If paying by credit card:

Credit Card payments can be made online via the Research Foundation payment portal.

  1. Under Available Events, click the appropriate facility cost center you wish to pay against, for example:
    • CUNY ASRC NanoFabrication Facility Use – RC-20160226-6046
    • CUNY ASRC Nanoscience Imaging Facility Use – RC-20161004-6477
    • CUNY ASRC Nanoscience Surface Science Facility Use – RC-20161007-0822
  2. In the pop-up window, click the radio button for Another Amount and enter the amount listed on the invoice.
  3. Add to the cart and proceed with the credit card payment
  4. Important Step: Email your signed invoice, along with your credit card payment confirmation, to ServiceCenters@rfcuny.org, and be sure to copy ASRCCFBilling@gc.cuny.edu.

Tracking Your Charges

PI’s can utilize Badger to view accumulated charges at any time. Review the Badger Instructions for PIs for more information on accessing this information.

Please contact Celeste Ayala with any questions regarding billing.

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