The Canadian Light Source has several user accessible labs. Basic lab access requires the completion of CLS Laboratory Safety Training. Some labs and equipment can be reserved through the User Services Online Portal by selecting the appropriate beamline project and selecting the "Use Labs" feature at the top right of the screen. Select a lab below for an up-to-date equipment list.
Contact the laboratory coordinator with any questions.
lab.coordinator@lightsource.ca
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Lab 1071
The 1071 wet lab is a sample preparation space equipped for the preparation requirements of nearby beamlines Mid-IR, Far-IR, SGM and VLS-PGM.
1071 EquipmentUltrapure WaterELGA Purelab Ultra (18.2MΩcm)Ultrasonic CleanerVWR 150T (8.7L, timer, no heat)Drying OvensVWR Gravity Convection Oven (50 to 250oC ± 4oC)VWR 1490 Vacuum Oven (ambient +10oC to 220oC) BalanceOhaus AP110 (max. 110g with readability of 0.0001g)pH meterVWR SP301MicroscopeVista Vision Dissecting MicroscopeMicro pipettorsEppendorf Research Plus Single Channel setFume hood72” wide stainless steel (18” max. sash height)Refrigerator5oCFreezer-20oCDesiccators1 -
Electrochemistry Lab 1072
The Electrochemistry Lab (room 1072) is equipped with a VTI Super 1220 glove box (Ar working gas) for work with air and nitrogen sensitive samples. The lab also houses a high precision battery analyzer system with temperature chambers as well as portable potentiostat/galvanostats and battery cyclers.
1072 EquipmentUltrapure WaterELGA Purelab Ultra (18.2MΩcm)BalanceOhaus AP110 (max. 110g with readability of 0.0001g)Potentiostat/GalvanostatStanford Research Systems EC301 (2 units, portable for beamline use) MicroscopeGlove boxVTI 1220 Ar working gasFume hood48” wide stainless steel (18” max. sash height)Battery cycler8-channel, max. 50mA per channel (portable for beamline use) Battery cycler8-channel, max. 6A per channel (portable for beamline use)High precision battery analyzer8-channel w/ 2 temperature control chambers -
Lab 1080
The 1080 wet lab is a sample preparation space equipped for the preparation requirements of nearby beamlines. The lab also contains a Vacuum Technologies (VTI) Super 1220 Glove box (N2 working gas).
1080 EquipmentUltrapure WaterELGA Purelab Ultra (18.2MΩcm)Ultrasonic CleanerVWR 150T (8.7L, timer, no heat)Hotplate/stirrer1Drying OvenVWR Forced AirBalancesOhaus AP110 (max. 110g with readability of 0.0001g)Mettler-Toledo XS205DU dual range (max. 81g with readability of 0.00001g) (max. 220g with readability of 0.0001g) pH meterVWR SP301MicroscopeVista Vision Dissecting MicroscopeMicro pipettorsEppendorf Research Plus Single Channel SetFume hood72” wide stainless steel (18” max. sash height)Refrigerator4oCFreezers-20oC & -80o -
Industrial Science Lab
The Industrial Science Lab is a restricated access lab reserved for use by authorized the Canadian Light Source staff. It is the designated CLS lab for open-source radioisotope and cannabis sample preparation.
Industrial Science Lab EquipmentUltrapure WaterELGA Purelab Ultra (18.2MΩcm)Muffle FurnaceThermo Scientific Thermolyne F6038CM (programmable up to 1200oC)Front loading chamber (172x325x254)mm Reducing Atmosphere (H2) FurnaceCamco Model G-1500 (programmable up to 1500oC)Front loading chamber (127x101x254)mm Vacuum FurnaceThermal Technology Model 1100-60120-M1 (programmable)Top loading vacuum chamber (capable of <10-4 torr) Argon Glove BoxInert Technologies: < 1ppm H2O and O2BalanceMettler-Toledo XS205DU dual range (max. 81g with readability of 0.00001g) (max. 220g with readability of 0.0001g)Fume hood2x48” wide stainless steel (18” max. sash height) -
SyLMAND
The SyLMAND beamline features a class 10,000 clean room and lab integrated with the beamline endstation for complete x-ray and UV-lithography processing capabilities. Access to this lab is restricted. Please contact SyLMAND beamline staff to discuss the use of the lab and equipment.
EquipmentMake & ModelSpecs & FeaturesUV exposuresystemsHeidelberg InstrumentsDWL66 Laser WriterLaser wavelength: 355 nmWrite heads: 4 mm and 10 mm working distance Oriel UV Flood Exposure SystemHg arc lamp w/ timerOmniCure Series 1000
UV Light SourceHg arc lamp (365 nm maximum output, UV-A / i-line)Fiber optic light guide for highly configurable exposure MaterialdepositionKurt J. Lesker PVD 75Sputtering SystemDC sputtering for conductive materialsRF sputtering for non-conductive materials ~ 10 nm to several μm 2 x 3" targets Au, Cr, Ti, aluminum oxide Typical vacuum pressure = 5E-6 Torr Sputtering pressure = 5 mTorr (argon) Power sources: 300 W RF (13.56 MHz), 1.5 kW DC Heating to 300 °C Nickel Electroplating34 L bath at 45 °C, pH 3.75Nickel electroplating at DC with Ni s-pellet anode Gold Electroplating1 US gallon bath at 50 °C, pH 9.5Gold electroplating at 600 Hz (25% duty cycle) Pt-coated mesh anode Solitec Model 5110 Spin CoaterUp to 6" waferProgammable with up to 5 steps, 0 to 6000 rpm Typically used for solution-based photoresists Royal Sovereign LaminatorProgrammable, temperature-controlled rollers.MaterialsPreparationAllied High Tech Metprep 3Grinder / PolisherProgrammable for polishing and metallographyLeica SP2600/SM2500Diamond Point FlycutterFor flycutting solid resists to thickness (100 μm to 2.5 mm)Microscopy &MetrologyZeiss EVO SEMBackscattered electron detectorSecondary electron detector Variable pressure secondary electron detector Zygo Nexview Optical Profiler1x and 5x Michelson objectives20x and 50x Mirau objectives Field-of-view ranges from 16.81 x 16.81 mm2 to 80 x 80 μm2 Simultaneous imaging of thin film and substrate Zeiss Axiotron MicroscopesLinear encoders for postion measurementsImaging software Zeiss Stereo MicroscopeLow magnification microscope for sidewall inspectionHeidenhain Z-TipContact-based metrology using stylusOther SyLMAND Lab equipment Ultrapure WaterEMD Millipore (18.2MΩcm)HotplatesCee 1300 (to 300 °C, programmable, N2 purged)Torrey Pines HP61 (to 400 °C, programmable) Drying Ovens Binder FED 115 Vacuum oven (Vacuum only)Across International Vacuum Drying oven For bonding solid PMMA films to substrates Custom-Built Pneumatic Press Fumehoods2x72" stainless steel work surfaceBalances -
BMIT Labs
BMIT large and small animal labs are designed to contain, house and prepare samples and live animals for live imaging. These labs offer direct access to the experimental hutches, animal containment equipment, an anesthesia gas delivery system and a change room with shower. Please contact BMIT beamline staff to discuss use of the BMIT labs and equipment.
BMIT Lab EquipmentUltrasonic CleanerBranson 8510 (20L capacity)IncubatorPrecision Scientific Model 2 convection incubatorStirrer/HotplateThermo Scientific Cimarec+ w/ digital display BalanceCole Parmer ED 2000 (max. 2000g w/ 0.1g readability)Biosafety CabinetMicroZone BK-2-6 (72" wide w/ UV-C)MicroscopeZeiss AxioVert.A1Automatic Injection PumpProgrammable pushing of syringesFume hood2x48” wide stainless steel (18” max. sash height)Refrigerator5oCFreezers-80oC & -20oC (combo w/ refrigerator)Desiccators1 vacuum desiccator -
Earth Sciences Lab (Under construction: coming 2021)
The Earth Sciences lab will be intended for agricultural and environmental work including high throughput sample preparation methods.
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Life Sciences Lab
The Life Sciences Lab has the main lab with two fume hoods (room 1118), a biosafety risk group level 2 (RGL2) lab within (1119) and a fridge/freezer room (1120). CLS Biosafety Training is required to access equipment in the RGL2 room.
Life Sciences Lab EquipmentUltrapure WaterELGA Purelab Ultra (18.2MΩcm)Hotplate/stirrersFisher Scientific hotplate/stirrerVWR Dry Block Heater (blocks for 1.5ml, 15ml & 40ml conical tubes) MixersVWR mini-vortexerIBI Scientific “The Belly Dancer” Fisher Scientific mini-tube rotator Drying OvenThermo 658 Convection OvenCentrifugesEppendorf 5424 (100-15K r.p.m., 24 x 1.5ml capacity)Beckman Coulter Allegra X-30R (refrigerated, max. 18k r.p.m.) BalancesMettler-Toledo MS204S (max. 220g with readability of 0.0001g)Mettler-Toledo MS4002S (max. 4200g with readability of 0.01g) pH meterSevenCompact S220 w/ InLab Routine Pro ISM ElectrodeMicroscopesMotic Dissecting MicroscopeZeiss Primo Inverted Microscope (obj: 50-75x in 5x increments) Nikon E200 Microscope (obj: 4x/0.10, 10x/0.25, 40x/0.65, 100x/1.25 oil) MicropipettorsEppendorf Research Plus Single Channel: 2 SetsFume hoods2 x 48” wide stainless steel (18” max. sash height)Refrigerator4oCFreezers-20oC & -80oCDesiccators2Additional Life Sciences Lab EquipmentEquipmentMake & ModelTraining Required* RGL2 accessAutoclaveMarket Forge Sterilmatic STM-ELNEpifluorescence MicroscopeNikon Eclipse LV-100D-UYHomogenizerSPEX Geno/Grinder 2010NCryo Sample Preparation StationSPEX CryoStation 2600NManual Pellet PressCarver Hydraulic PressNWater BathLeica Water Bath HI1210NAtmospheric IncubatorVWR 3025TN*Rotary Microtome CryostatLeica CM1950Y*Peristaltic PumpCole Parmer Masterflex Easy-Load 2NUV-VIS SpectrophotometerAgilent Technologies Cary 60NWater BathJulabo SW22NFreeze DryerLabconco FreeZone Triad Cascade 74000NBio-Safety CabinetMicrozone BK2-4N*CO2 IncubatorCaron OasisN*UltramicrotomeLeica EM UC7 w/ cryo attachment EM FC7Y3-D Printer CleanerSCANParaffin MicrotomeLeica RM2255Y*Auto Pellet PressPike Auto-CrushIRYAutodosing BalanceMettler-Toledo w/ Quantos autodoserY -
Other Equipment
The equipment in this section is located outside of a CLS wet lab. Please inquire with the listed contact to discuss the use of this equipment.
Equipment Specs & Features Contact Parker Balston H2PEMPD-1100Hydrogen Generator (x2)PEM cell for 99.99999% H21.1 L min-1 up to 100 psiLab Coordinator Cressington Sputter Coater 208 HRManufacturer Specs SM Sanchez Technologies GLS 1500High Pressure Gas-Loading SystemFor loading into compatible diamond anvil cellsFalcon Software controlledChang-Yong KimStratasys uPrint SE Plus 3-D printer ABS printing with soluble PVA supportMaximum build size = 203 x 203 x 152 mm Standard layer height = 0.25 mmRon Zwarich SourcesLuxel Radak Evaporation Furnace (up to 1500°C)Omicron EFM3 EvaporatorMBE-HTEZ High Temperatire Effusion Cell (800 - 1700°C)TC50 Thermal Cracker for H2, O2, hydrides, halogens, HCs, NH3REIXS FilmCharacterizationRHEED, STAIB EK-30-R with KSA 400LEED, Omicron SPECTALEEDCrystal MonitorTechniques:X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)Imaging XPS (IXPS)Ultraviolet Photoelectron Spectroscopy (UPS)Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES)Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS)Secondary Electron Detection (SED) ImagingScanning Tunneling Microscope (STM), UHVAtomic Force Microscope (AFM), UHVX-ray sourcesOmicron DAR 400 X-ray Source: Mg / Al anode, 15kV, 20mA emission currentOmicron XM1000 Monochromated X-ray Source: Al anode, 15kV, 20mA emission currentEnergy line width 0.25eV.REIXS UV sources HIS 13 High Intensity VUV source for Helium, Neon, Argon, Krypton, Xenon and HydrogenDischarge current 300 mA.Electron sourcesOmicron EKF 1000 Electron Source: 100 – 5000 eV, maximum 10µA, LaB6 filamentSpot size 1µmKimball Physics ELG-2A: 5 – 2000 eV, 1nA to 10µA, Barium Oxide Cathode, with X/Y deflectionSource for EELSFlood gun: SPEC FG 15/40Detectors
Omicron SPHERA Energy Analyzer: 0 – 2000 eV, energy resolution 10meVOmicron Secondary Electron Detection (SED) SystemAFMOmicron VT AFM XA Scanning Probe MicroscopeTransfer Chamber Transfer between MBE and Analysis chambers under UHV.Sputter cleaning and annealing (650oC) capabilities.REIXS Zygo Fizeau Interferometer 1K x 1K camera with Zygo Mx softwareVibration isolation tableHoused in class 10,000 clean roomBrian Yates Ocean Optics Long Trace Profilometer Tip/tilt table for large mirrorsHoused in class 10,000 clean roomVibration isolation tableBrian Yates