Chemical Instrumentation Facility
Chemical Instrumentation Facility Mission
The mission of the Chemical Instrumentation Facility (CIF) is to provide analytical instrumentation services and consultation in the areas of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Mass Spectrometry, X-Ray Diffraction, Spectrophotometry, and other related areas. These services include operation, training, purchase, and assistance in experimental planning and data interpretation as it pertains to the facility instrumentation. CIF is administered by the Chemistry Department, but exists to support chemical research campus-wide.
Magnetic Resonance
The Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Laboratory serves a wide variety of researchers at Iowa State University and chemical industries in the Ames area.
Mass Spectrometry
The Mass Spectrometry Lab is committed to providing excellent mass spectrometry analysis of a wide range of chemicals.
X-Ray Diffraction
The X-Ray Diffraction Laboratory is engaged in a number of ongoing activities, all broadly related to the structure and properties of molecular crystals.
Other Instruments
In addition to the instrumentation in the NMR, Mass Spectrometry, and X-Ray laboratories, CIF provides a range of additional instruments, including various spectrophotometers, a combustion analyzer, two autoclaves, and a super-speed centrifuge. Generally, the user is required to provide their own sample preparation and sample handling devices.