Training

Lab access is restricted, but training is available to University of Florida students, both in the Chemistry Department and outside the department. Currently, out-of-department users cannot be granted building keys for afterhours access. Non-chemistry users should be sure to conduct all experimentation during normal weekday business hours (ca. Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm).

Training is being scheduled accordingly. We are beta-testing a booking system for faster training times. Please anticipate 30-60 minute trainings. A scheduling availability form will be sent to prospective trainees after completing the training request form so a suitable training time block can be scheduled.

  • TGA: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
  • DSC: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
  • DMA: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
  • Rheometry: Thursdays, Fridays

Self-operational status may be acquired on the following instrumentation:

  • FT-IR/ATR
  • DLS
  • TGA
  • RGA, mass spec. for TGA-MS analysis
  • DSC
  • DMA
  • Rheometer

Additionally, training may be requested for the following equipment:

  • Hydrogenation hood / experiments
  • Microwave
  • Microscopes
  • Spin coater
  • Vacuum oven

Please contact Dr. Bailey for more information or fill out the form here to request training. Most trainings last 30-60 minutes. For DSC user operation, TGA training is also required. Rheometer and DMA training recommends pre-requisite courses (or webinars) before training. Following training, contact Dr. Bailey for biometric lab access and instrument calendar access.