NSUF - Nuclear Science User Facilities

Electron Microscopy Laboratory (EML)

Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho


NEID Facility Details

Institution Name
Idaho National Laboratory
Name
Electron Microscopy Laboratory (EML)
Building
MFC-774
Primary Facility Type
Post Irradiation Examination
Secondary Facility Type
No Secondary Facility Type Defined
Tertiary Facility Type
No Tertiary Facility Type Defined
Core Functions
Transmission electron microscopy with x-ray spectroscopy and electron diffraction; scanning electron microscopy with x-ray spectroscopy and electron back scatter diffraction; and optical microscopy with micro hardness measurement.
Unique Functions
Microstructure and chemical analysis, Crystallographic analysis, Failure analysis, Micro hardness and fracture toughness analysis.
Hotwork Facilities
HFEF
Support Equipment
Glovebox, fume hoods.
Radiological Limit
<1R/hr @ 30cm
Materials Allowed
beta/gamma only
Sample Encapsulation
No Sample Encapsulation Defined
Atmosphere
No Atmosphere Defined
Commissioning Date
1967
Recent Upgrade
No Recent Upgrade Defined
RAM License
Department of Energy
License End Date
2099
Docket Number
0
User Facility
Yes
GAIN Partner
No
NSUF Partner
Yes
NE Use Percentage
No NE Use Percentage Defined
Utilization Hours
2000 hr/year
Number Of Users
No Number Of Users Defined
Number Of Staff
No Number Of Staff Defined
Point Of Contact
Alina Zackrone
Website URL
https://mfc.inl.gov/SitePages/Electron%20Microscopy%20Laboratory.aspx
Proposal URL
https://nsuf.inl.gov/
Date Of Data
No Date Of Data Defined

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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