Service |
Unit |
Price |
|
Electron Microscopes All research institutes- excluding operator |
Per hour | R 575.00 |
|
Electron Microscopes Industrial users - includes operator |
Per hour | R 1800.00 |
| Operator charges | Per hour | R 575.00 |
| Sample Prep (TEM and EBL) | Per hour | R 575.00 |
| Ultramicrotome | Per run | R 265.00 |
| Sputter/Evaporation coating | Per run | R 85.00 |
| Raman Spectroscopy-All research institutes | Per hour | R 575.00 |
| Raman Spectroscopy-Industry users | Per hour | R1800.00 |
| Raman Spectroscopy- Industry users Self Operated |
Per hour | R1225.00 |
2. SEM-EBSD DATA ACQUISITION (Orientation Imaging) – NanoSEM and MIRA III SEM
2.1 Universities and Research Institutions
2.1.1 Bookings Mon – Fri (08h00-18h00):
(i) Maximum booking period = 4 hours
(ii) Charges per map (self-operated): R575 for first hour and R270 for each subsequent hour (e.g. 4-hour map = R1390).
(iii) For EMU operator, add R280 for setup (if less than 30 mins). NOTE: Minimum charge of R200 if sample is unsuccessful.
2.1.2 Bookings Mon-Thurs (18h00-08h00) and weekends:
(i) Charges per map (self-operated): R575 for first hour and R150 for each subsequent hour (e.g. 10-hour map = R1890). NOTE: If map run is less than 5 hours, then microscope beam should be switched off immediately when map acquisition terminates.
(ii) For EMU operator, add R280 for setup (if less than 30 mins). NOTE: Minimum charge of R200 if sample is unsuccessful.
2.2 Commercial –
direct consultation with industry or university-linked commercial activities: Same charging scheme as per 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 above except that rates are doubled.
3. CRYO-EM DATA ACQUISITION (F20 TEM)
3.1 Universities and Research Institutions
3.1.1 Bookings Mon-Fri (08h00-18h00):
(i) Cryo-EM screening and data collection (self-operated): R575 per hour for the first hour and R270 for each subsequent hour
(ii) For EMU operator, add R575 per hour
3.1.2 Bookings Mon-Thurs (18h00-08h00) and weekends:
(i) Cryo-EM screening and data collection (self-operated): R575 per hour for the first hour and R150 for each subsequent hour
3.2 Commercial –
direct consultation with industry or university-linked commercial activities: Same charging scheme as per 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 above except that rates are doubled.
4. SAMPLE PREPARATION
4.1 TEM Grid Preparation (biological and non-biological):
4.1.1 EMU staff service: R575 per hour + R30 per grid (includes minor consumables).
4.1.2 Self-service: R30 per grid (includes minor consumables).
4.2 Biological Sample Conditioning:
4.2.1 Use of High-Pressure Freezer: R265 per hour*
4.2.2 Use of Plunge Freezer: R265 per hour*
4.2.3 Use of Microtome: R265 per hour
4.2.4 Freeze Substitution: R265 per run*
*excludes EMU operator fee @ R575 per hour