The instrumentation of the Laboratory Hydrogen & Energy includes preparation, the measurement of bulk as well as surface properties.
For applied research for industries, SMEs, associations, federal agencies and private customers we offer a high-quality service for a modern and efficient testing and analysis of materials. Please contact corinne.gianola@empa.ch for more information:
Ball-milling
Nano-particle production by high-energy ball-milling: Shaker-mill Spexx 8000, Planetary ball-mill Fritzsch
pcT-measurements
Thermodynamic characterisation by volumetric hydrogen sorption apparatus, developed by H&E
Scanning calorimetry
Thermodynamic characterisation by high-pressure differential scanning calorimetry (Mettler-Toledo)
Thermogravimetry
Thermodynamic characterisation by gravimetric hydrogen sorption apparatus (Rubotherm)
BET-measurements
Surface area determination by nitrogen adsorption measurements at 77 K: BELSORP-max (BEL, Japan)
X-ray diffraction
crystal structure determination by X-ray powder diffraction: Bruker D8 advance
Photoemission
XPS Surface chemistry measurement: Phoibos Analyzer (Specs), combined with
UHV Residual Gas analysis by mass spectrometry (Pfeiffer)