Welcome! We are aware of an issue where the booking system is slow to load, and this is currently being resolved.

Sorby Centre: Facility is open for trained and approved researchers. For new user registration requests please complete this form.  For all other enquiries please contact the Facility Manager, i.ross@sheffield.ac.uk, in the first instance to discuss your requirements.

X-ray Laboratory: New instrument costs: £11.97/h for D2, Aeris, Xpert and STOE. £34.01/h for Empyrean, £21.39/h for Zetium. Extra costs for instruments in high temp mode. Email  xrd@sheffield.ac.uk with access request or and enquiries.

Raman Laboratory: The instrument is currently offline due to an issue with the interlock mechanism. An engineer has been requested, and will also move the machine to a new home in C12a.

Micropreparation: For training or queries, please mse_microprep@sheffield.ac.uk

Characterisation Research Facility: For training or queries please contact characterisation_mse@sheffield.ac.uk. Registration forms required before using the Facility can be found here. The Characterisation lab is reopening under limited capacity for approved projects only. 

NanoCharaterisation: Contact nanochar@sheffield.ac.uk for training or any queries.

Arc Melting: Please contact y.azakli@sheffield.ac.uk for queries.

Sheffield Tomography Centre (STC): Users can access their data *remotely* via Splashtop and the Workstation PCs – please get in touch with Ria for the remote access instructions. No user access to the lab currently, unless we have agreed you are a ‘power user’ to be trained.

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