The Unversity of Ottawa is pleased to invite qualified proponents to submit a proposal for an X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectrometer for nanomaterials and quantum dots based flexible devices.
General Description of the Project:
The Center for Hybrid Interfaces and Intelligent Thin-Films (HIIT) is a partnership between academia and industry to bring transformational advances in hybrid thin films and devices as well as convergence with more established technologies such as bulk semiconductors. HIIT will accelerate the translation from materials development to prototype production by providing world-class expertise and infrastructure required to tailor and process advanced hybrid thin films and interfaces. Understanding the interactions between thin films of various hybrid materials, such as organic-inorganic, organic-metal, and high throughput, low-cost, and low-power consumption roll-to-roll (R2R) manufacturing approaches will offer Canada and the world revolutionary innovations in technology that will bring tremendous positive economic, health, social, and environmental impacts. Innovations include the realization of low cost smart labels that detect food spoilage and air borne pathogens; biometric sensors integrated into textiles that can identify disease in human sweat for early detection and prevention, and more. HIIT will provide HQP, a unique strategic education resting on multidisciplinary integration of basic scientific knowledge, foundational technologies, and engineered systems. This is instrumental in filling the skilled-worker gap in relevant job sectors. HIIT is an indispensable resource that highlights the cutting-edge research capabilities in Canada.
Mandatory Requirements:
1. XRF Spectrometer
1.1 Must accommodate flexible and rigid substrates
1.2 X-ray source voltage must be 30 kV or greater
1.3 X-ray source power must be 20W or greater.
1.4 X-ray tube must be capable of small spot studies (500 micro meters to 4mm).
1.5 Beam spot size must be 50 um or less.
1.6 The instrument must allow sample mapping, spot scan, multi-spot (various points on sample), and line scan.
1.7 Beam focusing lens (capillary lens) must be included.
1.8 Detector must have a maximum detection limit (count per second “CPS”) of 10,000 or above
1.9 Sample chamber size must range from a minimum of 0.5cm² to 90 cm² or greater
1.10 Motorized sample stage must offer a speed of no more than 9 cm/sec, and no less than 1 cm/sec
1.11 Sample height limit must be 10mm or greater
1.12 The dimensions of the machine must not exceed 0.7 m(H) x 0.85 m(W) x 0.7 m(D); and cannot weigh more than 140 kg.
1.13 The machine must allow for a sample stage speed better than 9 cm/sec.
1.14 X-ray tube must be air cooled.
1.15 The atomic number of detectable elements must be Z=12 or better.
2. Connected Accessories
2.1 A vacuum pump must be included as part of the proposal and must be capable of achieving less than 2 Torr
2.2 Must include an automatic door as a safety feature.
2.3 Must include Radiation protection as a safety feature.
3. Warranty, Installation, and Training
3.1 Must include 1-year standard manufacturer’s warranty; consisting of virtual technical support or better.
3.2 Must include installation and on-site training.
3.3 Software must be compatible with at least one of Windows or MacOS
3.4 Proponent must be capable of providing up to a total of 5 years of warranty.
