NSUF - Nuclear Science User Facilities

Microscopy and Characterization Suite (MaCS)

University Partnerships Building (formerly CAES), Idaho


NEID Facility Details

Institution Name
University Partnerships Building (formerly CAES)
Name
Microscopy and Characterization Suite (MaCS)
Building
UPB
Primary Facility Type
Post Irradiation Examination
Secondary Facility Type
No Secondary Facility Type Defined
Tertiary Facility Type
No Tertiary Facility Type Defined
Core Functions
The Microscopy and Characterization Suite (MaCS) is a state-of-the-art materials characterization laboratory that provides cross-cutting capabilities that support the University Partnerships Building (UPB) mission in multiple initiative areas.
Unique Functions
Post Irradiation Examination; provides imaging and chemical analysis down to sub-Angstrom scale; equipped with dual-beam FIB, STEM, LEAP, SEM, Nanomill, XRD, microhardness tester, etc.
Hotwork Facilities
https://inlportal.inl.gov/portal/server.pt/community/caes_home/281/macs_operating_envelope_%282%29
Support Equipment
UPB also houses the Advanced Materials Laboratory, Radiochemistry Laboratory and other non-rad labs.
Radiological Limit
<70mr/hr @ 30cm
Materials Allowed
alpha/beta/gamma
Sample Encapsulation
< 70 dpm/100 cm^2 ß and 7 dpm/100cm^2 alpha
Atmosphere
air, vacuum
Commissioning Date
2008
Recent Upgrade
No Recent Upgrade Defined
RAM License
NRC
License End Date
No License End Date Defined
Docket Number
No Docket Number Defined
User Facility
Yes
GAIN Partner
No
NSUF Partner
Yes
NE Use Percentage
50-70
Utilization Hours
2500
Number Of Users
No Number Of Users Defined
Number Of Staff
6
Point Of Contact
Dr. Mukesh Bachhav
Website URL
https://caes.org/caes-lab/macs/
User Org URL
https://caes.org/
Proposal URL
https://nsuf.inl.gov/
Date Of Data
September 26, 2023

About Us

The Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF) is the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy's only designated nuclear energy user facility. Through peer-reviewed proposal processes, the NSUF provides researchers access to neutron, ion, and gamma irradiations, post-irradiation examination and beamline capabilities at Idaho National Laboratory and a diverse mix of university, national laboratory and industry partner institutions.

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