Handbook
Scientific Branch of Applied Physics
Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology
(IFM)
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House manager Akademiska Hus
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House manager, local at IFM, Bengt Andersson
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Handling of waste,
local support at IFM, Petra Hagstrand
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Revised 2010-12-08 / Jeanette Nilsson, Stefan Klintström
The Scientific area Applied Physics have seven divisions. This handbook cover
the following six divisions:
Applied Physics
Biomolecular and Organic Electronics
Molecular Physics
Molecular Surface Physics and Nanoscience
Applied Optics
Biosensors and Bioelectronics
As we in this handbook uses the denomination Applied Physics we mean the six
divisions above.
PREFACE
This handbook is intended to give an overview of the organization at Applied
Physics, and it should also clarify some rules and routines regarding safety and
practical laboratory work. It should be regarded as a complement to the general
regulations that are listed in the department handbook:
http://cms.ifm.liu.se/intranet/institutionshandboken/
The general rules for IFM also applies to the Division of Applied Physics if not
otherwise stated.
Anyone who is about to perform laboratory work at Applied Physics must first
understand the relevant parts of this handbook. If there is anything that needs to
be changed or updated, please contact Jeanette Nilsson. It is especially
important that the information in this handbook is examined together with guests
and students working in our laboratories. Supervisors and teachers are
responsible for their students, master students and project workers. It is your
responsibility to learn which regulations and laws that govern your work.
Your responsibilities increase with your knowledge and experience!
Stefan Klintström
SAFETY FIRST!
The safety of yourself, your colleagues and our guests shall always be a
primary concern.
Bear in mind the interdisciplinary nature of Applied Physics. Your
neighbor does not necessarily understand the danger that can be
involved in your research. Most incidents with fretting compounds are
actually caused by spill from co-workers.
Please do not rush the laboratory work, too many accidents are caused
by stress.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ORGANIZATION____________________________________________________ 5 Scientific area/Divisions ____________________________________________ 6 Management Group _______________________________________________ 6 Administrators ____________________________________________________ 6 Research Engineers _______________________________________________ 6 WHO HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY? ____________________________________ 7 Laws and regulations ______________________________________________ 7 Local information __________________________________________________ 7 Routines for purchasing ____________________________________________ 7 GENERAL RULES AND RESTRICTIONS ________________________________ 8 When something is not working_______________________________________ 8 If an accident or incident occurs ______________________________________ 8 Work alone ______________________________________________________ 8 Children _________________________________________________________ 8 Smoking ________________________________________________________ 8 Recyclable items __________________________________________________ 8 LABORATORIES AT APPLIED PHYSICS ________________________________ 9 LABORATORIES, PRESENTATION ___________________________________ 10 CHEMISTRY LAB (STEFAN KLINTSTRÖM) _____________________________ 10 Analytical scales _________________________________________________ 10 Wet silanization __________________________________________________ 10 Radioactivity ____________________________________________________ 10 Ellipsometric ____________________________________________________ 10 Scriber _________________________________________________________ 10 Gloves _________________________________________________________ 10 SURFACE CHEMISTRY LAB (BO LIEDBERG, KAJSA UVDAL) ______________ 11 Avoid contamination ______________________________________________ 11 Gamma counter__________________________________________________ 11 SURFACE ANALYSIS LAB (BO LIEDBERG, KAJSA UVDAL) ________________ 11 Equipments _____________________________________________________ 11 General ________________________________________________________ 11 WASHING UP (BO THUNÉR, JEANETTE NILSSON) ______________________ 11 TL1 and TL2 ____________________________________________________ 11 Dishwasher _____________________________________________________ 11 PROCESS LAB (BO LIEDBERG, BO THUNÉR) __________________________ 12 Evaporation (Bo Thunér) _________________________________________ 12 Bonding/Welding (Mike Andersson) _________________________________ 12 WORKSHOP (BO THUNÉR) _________________________________________ 12 General ________________________________________________________ 12 ELECTRONIC LAB (HANS SUNDGREN) _______________________________ 12 SENSOR LAB (MATS ERIKSSON) ____________________________________ 12 Gas-mixing systems ______________________________________________ 12 TONGUE & NOSE LAB (FREDRIK WINQUIST) __________________________ 12 Experimental set ups ______________________________________________ 12 SCANNING PROBE LAB (RAGNAR ERLANDSSON, JÖRGEN BENGTSSON) __ 13 Veeco Dimension 3100 ____________________________________________ 13 Veeco Enviroscope _______________________________________________ 13 Nanonics Multiview 1000 ___________________________________________ 13 Nanoscope Multimode ____________________________________________ 13 3
POLYMER LAB (OLLE INGANÄS) _____________________________________
Photovoltaic experiments __________________________________________
Evaporation _____________________________________________________
Glovebox _______________________________________________________
APPLIED OPTICS LAB (HANS ARWIN) ________________________________
General ________________________________________________________
Ellipsometers ____________________________________________________
Sample preparation _______________________________________________
Optical analysis __________________________________________________
LABORATORY RULES, IN GENERAL __________________________________
Before start working in the lab _______________________________________
Borrow equipment ________________________________________________
Eat or drink _____________________________________________________
Label/content, date and owner ______________________________________
Keep clean _____________________________________________________
Teaching activities and other guests at the laboratory ____________________
HAZARDOUS WORK _______________________________________________
Risk analysis/risk assessment _______________________________________
Material Safety Data Sheet _________________________________________
Flammable products/materials ______________________________________
Organic solvents _________________________________________________
Ethanol ________________________________________________________
Toxic and/or corrosive compounds ___________________________________
Hydrofluoric acid, HF ______________________________________________
Chemical waste __________________________________________________
Radioactivity ____________________________________________________
Genetically modified material _______________________________________
Blood products __________________________________________________
Syringes and injection needles ______________________________________
Pipettes ________________________________________________________
Sharp objects and contaminated waste________________________________
Glue Epoxy and thermosetting plastic _________________________________
Laser __________________________________________________________
Gas tubes ______________________________________________________
Electric mains powered equipment ___________________________________
Work with electricity_______________________________________________
Welding ________________________________________________________
Glass waste from lab ______________________________________________
Protective clothing/protection equipment _______________________________
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13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 ORGANIZATION
A large portion of the research at Applied Physics is interdisciplinary and staffs
include engineers, physicists, chemists, biologists and others. Several projects
are chosen in the areas between physics and chemistry, and physics and
biology. Yet, the research is also indeed intra disciplinary, primarily within
surface physics. Many projects are run in collaboration with other laboratories at
IFM and with external collaborators.
The doctoral programme Forum Scientium is administered at Applied Physics.
Applied Physics has some 60-70 employees divided into several research
divisions/groups (organization chart below). The scientific branch is run by the
management group (the division leaders). The research activities are supported
by a number of technicians and administrators.
Scientific area Applied Physics
Division of Applied Physics
Division of Biosensors and Bioelectronics
Division of Applied Optics
Division of Molecular Physics
Division of Molecular Surface Physics and Nanoscience
Division of Biomolecular and Organic Electronics
Division of Biotechnology
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Scientific area/Divisions
Scientific area Applied Physics
Bo Liedberg
Divisions
Applied Physics
Biosensors and Bioelectronics
Molecular Physics
Molecular Surface Physics and Nanoscience
Biomolecular and Organic Electronics
Applied Optics
Biotechnology1
Stefan Klintström
Anthony Turner
Bo Liedberg
Kajsa Uvdal
Olle Inganäs
Hans Arwin
Carl-Fredrik Mandenius
Management Group
Bo Liedberg
Leader Scientific Area
Division leader
Division leader
Division leader
Division leader
Division leader
Division leader
Division leader
Scientific mentor
Stefan Klintström
Anthony Turner
Kajsa Uvdal
Olle Inganäs
Hans Arwin
Carl-Fredrik Mandenius
Ingemar Lundström
Administrators
Susann Årnfelt
Scientific area Applied Physics
Divisions
Applied Physics
Molecular Surface Physics and Nanoscience
Molekylär Physics
Applied Physics Anita Spetz group
Biomolecular and Organic Elektronics
Applied Optics
Biotechnology1
Anna Maria Uhlin
Pia Blomstedt
Therese Dannetun
Mikael Amlé
Susann Årnfelt
Anna Sundin
Research Engineers
Bo Thunér
Technical infrastructure of laboratories
Gas handling
CAD
Evaporation
Representative for the working environment
Resource person regarding handling of waste
Representative for environmental issues
Computer related issues
Purchase of Computer Software
Scanning Probe Microscopy
Resource person for purchase of chemicals
and common lab ware
Registry of chemicals in KLARA
Jeanette Nilsson
Jörgen Bengtsson
Anke Suska
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See separate handbook at http://www.ifm.liu.se/biotech/
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WHO HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY?
Laws and regulations
The working environment in Sweden is carefully regulated in Arbetsmiljölagen
and Arbetsmiljöverkets författningssamling, AFS. These are available at
http://www.av.se and should be consulted if necessary. Local copies are also
available in Technical Service supply in room M225.
Local information
The employer, Linköping University, is always responsible for the working
environment. The Rector of the University has delegated the responsibility at
IFM to the Head of the Department. The Head of IFM has then delegated the
responsibility for the working environment to the employer representatives in the
management group at Applied Physics. At IFM we also have a coordinator for
environmental issues, Petra Hagstrand. She is an expert within environmental
issues, handling of chemicals and waste, and handling of gases.
Bo Thunér is a resource person for the infrastructure at all laboratories at
Applied Physics except for Applied Optics and Division of Biotechnology.
Furthermore, each individual research laboratory has personnel how is
responsible for the research details, risk analysis and for the practical laboratory
work. For sensitive equipment there may be appointed equipment responsible
persons, indicated by a sign posted next to the instrument.
There is an independent control of the working environment at Applied Physics
performed by the representative for the working environment that is appointed
by the employer representative and the Labour Union.
Deficiencies in the working conditions in a research laboratory shall primarily be
reported to the person who is responsible for that specific laboratory or to the
representative for the working environment or alternatively to Lokala
Samverkansgruppen, LSG.
Routines for purchasing
Purchasing (over certain sums) are regulated according to the rules for
governmental activity in Sweden. Consult the regulations in the University
handbook before placing an order:
https://cms.ifm.liu.se/intranet/institutionshandboken/upphandling/.
Always consult your supervisor and administrator before placing an order. A
copy of the purchase order shall be sent to your administrator and to Peter
Alm, who is taking care of your parcel when it arrives. Purchases of chemicals
shall always be done by Anke Suska.
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GENERAL RULES AND RESTRICTIONS
When something is not working
If you identify errors that are related to ventilation, heating, electrical supply, cooling water,
fume hoods, doors, etc., then report to:
The House Manager, Akademiska Hus 013-364545 or local representative at IFM,
Bengt Andersson (013-28)1285. Upon burglary or vandalism, call University Security
officer (013-28) 4087, 5888. All other errors at the laboratories shall be reported to
Bo Thunér (013-28) 5661.
If an accident or incident occurs
Accidents/injuries shall be reported as soon as possible on a special form “Anmälan om
arbetsskada”. The form can be obtained from the staff intendant at IFM or download from
http://www.fk.se. The form shall be filled in via collaboration between the injured person
and the person who is employer representative for the specific laboratory. The
representative for the working environment and the employer representative shall sign the
form. The form shall be sent back to the staff intendant. Injuries shall also be reported to
“AFA Försäkringar”. The form can be download from http:/afaforsakring.se. The form shall
be sent back to the staff intendant.
Incidents that could have caused injury on personnel or serious economic damage shall
be reported on yet another form “Anmälan om tillbud”. The form can be obtained from the
staff intendant at IFM or download from:
http://cms.ifm.liu.se/intranet/institutionshandboken/blanketter/
The procedure for this form is the same as for injuries.
Work alone
You are not allowed to work alone after normal working hours (normal weekdays 8.00 to
18.00). Weekdays during summer and other holiday seasons are considered as after
normal working hours. However, working alone is allowed if the working alone alarm
system is used. Exceptions from using the alarm system could be a very short visit at the
laboratory to check an instrument. The alarm units and instructions for how to use them
are found in the IFM mailroom. Guests and students that work for a shorter period at IFM
Applied Physics shall not work alone.
Children
Children under the age of 12 do not have access to the laboratories, not even under
supervision.
Smoking
Smoking is prohibited in the entire building, as well for the balcony in Zenit. You are
recommended to go outside the building.
Recyclable items
Most of the waste we throw away can be recycled (glass, plastic, batteries, light bulbs,
office paper, magazines, newspapers, carton, corrugated cardboards etc.) IFM has a
recycling-room in the basement. Close to the containers there are labels that tells you how
to sort the waste. Broken instruments/computers shall be hand over to Peter Alm. If any
questions contact Jeanette Nilsson.
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LABORATORIES AT APPLIED PHYSICS
Table 1: List of the laboratories at Applied Physics
LABORATORY
ROOM
WORKING
ENVIRONMENT
RESPONSIBLE
Stefan Klintström
RESEARCH
DETAILS
Stefan Klintström
PRACTICAL
LABORATORY
WORK
Stefan Klintström
Stefan Klintström
Stefan Klintström
Anke Suska
Stefan Klintström
Ragnar Erlandsson
Jörgen Bengtsson
Bo Thunér
Jeanette Nilsson
Anke Suska
Jeanette Nilsson
Chemistry
L202-205
Chemical Storage
L210
Scanning Probe
L214, L 215 vä
Washing-up
L209
Stefan Klintström
N203
Stefan Klintström
Optical Biosensors
N208, N210
Stefan Klintström
Daniel Filippini
Daniel Filippini
Gas Storage
P101
Stefan Klintström
Bo Thunér
Bo Thunér
Workshop
P205
Stefan Klintström
Bo Thunér
Bo Thunér
Tongue & Nose
P204
Mats Eriksson
Fredrik Winquist
Fredrik Winquist
Electronic
P206
Mats Eriksson
Hans Sundgren
Hans Sundgren
Sensor
P207
Mats Eriksson
Mats Eriksson
Mats Eriksson
Process
L213
Bo Liedberg
Bo Thunér
Bo Thunér
Light Emision
L216
Bo Liedberg
Thomas Ederth
Thomas Ederth
Surface Chemistry
L215, hö
Bo Liedberg
Bo Liedberg
Tobias Ekblad
Surface Chemistry
N204
Bo Liedberg
Bo Liedberg
Emma Ericsson
Surface Analysis IR
XPS
N205-207
Bo Liedberg
Kajsa Uvdal
Bo Liedberg
Kajsa Uvdal
Bo Liedberg
Kajsa Uvdal
Optical Measurement
N209
Bo Liedberg
Bo Liedberg
Bo Liedberg
Biosensors
N211
Bo Liedberg
Bo Liedberg
Bo Liedberg
Optics SPR
N213
Bo Liedberg
Bo Liedberg
Pitsiri Sukkaew
Storage
Common lab ware
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Anke Suska
BIA
N212
Bo Liedberg
Bo Liedberg
Emma Ericsson
Bo Liedberg
Polymer- Alvastra
Electronics
M204,M207
Olle Inganäs
Olle Inganäs
Niclas Sohlin
Polymer- Skänninge
Electrochemistry
M206,M208
Olle Inganäs
Olle Inganäs
Niclas Sohlin
Applied Optics
M205, L210,
L206-8
Hans Arwin
Hans Arwin
Hans Arwin
Roger Magnusson
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LABORATORIES, PRESENTATION
CHEMISTRY LAB (Stefan Klintström)
Analytical scales
Many people are using the analytical scales. Always wipe up spilled chemicals
and always note the substance in the logbook when you are finished. This may
be important information for the next user.
Wet silanization
Inside the laboratory there is an area reserved for wet silanization. Please follow
the posted protocols carefully during silanization and keep the door to this area
closed. The glassware used during the silanization is forever contaminated and
shall be treated as such. That is, it shall never leave the silanization room as
other than waste. Always keep the door to the room closed. It is absolutely
forbidden to put silanized lab ware in the dishwasher!
Radioactivity
We have permission to work with a limited amount of radioactivity. However, you
always have to clear with Stefan Klintström before you handle any radioactive
material in the laboratory.
Ellipsometric
Before planning extensive experiments requiring ellipsometric analyses, please
study the calendar next to the instruments to make sure the instruments are not
reserved. Approved personnel may only reserve ellipsometers. Contact Stefan
Klintström.
Scriber
The Scriber instrument (used for cutting silicon wafers) is a sensitive instrument
that requires proper instructions before use. Please ask for help before
attempting to use it, contact Bo Thunér. Always note in the logbook, what you
have cut.
Gloves
At this laboratory we primarily use gloves to protect ourselves, not our samples.
Please discard the gloves as soon as they are no longer needed to avoid
spreading of contamination. Don’t throw used gloves in the wastepaper-bin,
instead use the special waste container.
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SURFACE CHEMISTRY LAB (Bo Liedberg, Kajsa Uvdal)
Avoid contamination
At this laboratory it is extremely important to avoid surface contamination.
Therefore, all the glasswares in this lab is only for use within the Surface
Chemistry Lab. Tools and glasswares cannot be borrowed for usage outside the
lab. If you are uncertain about the cleanliness of glassware – don’t utilize it.
Never bring glassware from other labs. It is absolutely forbidden to bring in
things that have been in contact with silanez.
Gamma counter
We have permission to work with a limited amount of radioactivity. However, you
always have to clear with Stefan Klintström before you handle any radioactive
material in the laboratory.
SURFACE ANALYSIS LAB (Bo Liedberg, Kajsa Uvdal)
Equipments
In this laboratory there are UHV- XPS system, ellipsometer and equipment for
contact angle measurements.
General
The laminar flow hood is only for handling and mounting of XPS samples and
cleaning of UHV components. This area is restricted only for ultra-pure work,
prior to UHV analysis. No liquids are allowed. Tools on the blue tool pad and on
the desk close to it are only for UHV equipment. Please respect this. It is of
major importance that these tools not get in contact with grease and lubricants
to avoid contamination of the UHV system. The XPS instrument is not for
common use. If you need XPS analysis, please contact Kajsa Uvdal. The desks
at the ellipsometer and equipment for contact angle measurements should
always be clean and tidy. Please, never leave old samples in or beside the
instruments. Avoid if possible bringing incubation solutions and solvents into the
room. When this is necessary, please bring them back to the wet chemistry lab
immediately after use. For questions regarding ellipsometer and contact angle
measurements contact Tobias Ekblad.
WASHING UP (Bo Thunér, Jeanette Nilsson)
TL1 and TL2
The hoods in this laboratory are intended for standard semiconductor cleaning
procedures (TL1 and TL2) only. Please follow the posted instructions carefully
and put the waste where intended. For handling TL2 one has to be introduced to
the process to get an authorization. This is for minimizing the damage, from the
acid, on fume hood and ventilation shaft. Contact Jeanette Nilsson.
Dishwasher
There are too dishwashers; one for the IR group and one common, respect that.
Please rinse the utensils to be washed-up carefully before placing them next to
the “dirty” sign or in the dishwasher. It is absolutely forbidden to put silanized lab
ware in the dishwasher.
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PROCESS LAB (Bo Liedberg, Bo Thunér)
Evaporation (Bo Thunér)
The evaporation equipments “Valfrid” and “Agneta” require proper training
before use, contact Bo Thunér.
Bonding/Welding (Mike Andersson)
The bond- and weld equipment are not for common use. Contact Mike
Andersson if you need help.
WORKSHOP (Bo Thunér)
General
Of course you have to know how to handle tools before start working here. Here
you can find tools, drilling-machine, ultrasound washer, vacuum cleaner etc.
There are also a bench where you can carry out smaller works.
ELECTRONIC LAB (Hans Sundgren)
Bear in mind that there is a risk for exposed main power supplies at this
laboratory.
SENSOR LAB (Mats Eriksson)
Gas-mixing systems
At the Sensor lab, at S-SENCE, there are a number of gas-mixing systems.
They are normally used to test gas sensors in controlled mixtures of different
gases. Please, note that there are important instructions for the handling of the
gas mixing systems in a binder at the entrance of the Sensor lab. Always
contact Mats Eriksson before working in the lab.
TONGUE & NOSE LAB (Fredrik Winquist)
Experimental set ups
The X-Y table, electronic tongue systems (3) and electronic nose systems (3)
are not for common use.
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SCANNING PROBE LAB (Ragnar Erlandsson, Jörgen Bengtsson)
Veeco Dimension 3100
Versatile AFM (Atomic Force Microscope) instrument that requires special
training to be used. Contact Jörgen Bengtsson in order to get a driving license
for the instrument. Those who are certified users should use the Timebook
systemet https://timebook.ifm.liu.se/login.php which is used for booking and
charging money.
Veeco Enviroscope
AFM instrument specially designed to allow measurements where it is required
to modify the environment around the sample. It is possible to measure in liquid,
vacuum, controlled gas atmosphere, enhanced temperature etc. The instrument
requires special training to be used. Contact Jörgen Bengtsson in order to get a
driving license for the instrument.
Nanonics Multiview 1000
Scanning Nearfield Optical Microscope (SNOM). This instrument is meant to be
used for specific research tasks, and cannot be booked for individual
measurements. The idea is that this instrument should have a small number of
expert users who use it a lot.
Nanoscope Multimode
Our oldest AFM instrument. Those who use this instrument should be registered
in the Timebook system. In order to use this system it is required that one is
trained by an experienced user.
POLYMER LAB (Olle Inganäs)
Photovoltaic experiments
Use of the dedicated experimental set ups for photovoltaic experiments
(determination of internal monochromatic quantum efficiency, solar simulator)
for light emitting diodes (emission spectrometer, LED photometer) requires
introduction by Fengling Zhang prior to use.
Evaporation
The evaporation equipment “Malte” requires proper training before use, contact
Bo Thúner. The use of vacuum evaporation requires permission from Fengling
Zhang.
Glovebox
The Glovebox is used only for organic solar cell fabrication in a water and
oxygen free atmosphere. Contamination of the glovebox will be avoided and
thus only limited number of materials may exist inside the box. The Glovebox
may only be used by authorized people. For training and permission, contact
Fengling Zhang, Mattias Andersson or Kristofer Tvingstedt.
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APPLIED OPTICS LAB (Hans Arwin)
The information below concerns five small connected rooms with names Rogers
room/Woollam (L206), Azzam (L208), Schubert (L201) and Aspnes (M205).
General
All eating and drinking are forbidden. During weekends and after 17.00
weekdays is only data analysis at the computer and changing samples on
ellipsometers allowed. All doors must be locked during weekends and after
17.00 weekdays.
Ellipsometers
There are five ellipsometer systems (VASE1, VASE2, M88, IRSE and RC2)
which all require license. Hans Arwin will answer questions about licences.
Booking of an instrument is done through the booking calendar on the home
page of Applied Optics. When using an instrument, the logbook must be filled in.
Sample preparation
There is hood and a bench for sample preparations in Rogers room (L206). The
routines for chemical work are the same as for Applied Physics, e.g. for using
hoods, waste handling, cleaning up, purchase of chemicals, etc. Samples and
other items which not are marked with the users name will be removed by the
laboratory responsible person if left on the sample preparation areas.
Optical analysis
For analysis of optical data there is a computer with the software WVASE in
Rogers room (L206). This computer can be booked through the booking system
and booking gives priority over non-booked users. In the room there is also a
software key to the program to be inserted in the parallel port. Using this it is
possible to perform analysis on ones own computer. This license is intended for
short term use (not more than 2 days) and must be booked. For more extensive
analysis it is possible to borrow a license during a longer time. Hans Arwin will
answer questions related to program licenses.
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LABORATORY RULES, IN GENERAL
Before start working in the lab
As a general rule, you shall always clear with the person who is responsible for
a specific laboratory before you are allowed to work in that laboratory.
Before starting to work in any laboratory, introduce yourself, your work and the
potential dangers to your colleagues at the laboratory. Also have them to explain
their work to you. Always make sure that you know where the emergency
shower, eye rinse and fire extinguishers are located, and that you are capable of
operating them. If an accident occurs there is no time to read the instructions.
Borrow equipment
You shall always ask for permission before you borrow any equipment from any
laboratory. If you have moved equipment (after permission), please leave a note
with information on the new location of the equipment.
Eat or drink
You are not allowed to eat or drink at the laboratories.
Label/content, date and owner
All glassware and other utensils shall be marked with content, date and owner. It
is also allowed to temporarily store harmless unmarked utensils in a suitable box
on the desk, if the owner is identified on the box. Empty boxes can be found in
the lab L213, or contact Bo Thunér. All potentially dangerous chemicals shall be
labelled with appropriate warning labels. Labels are available where the
chemicals are stored and in the Technical Service store M225.
Keep clean
Each laboratory bench and fume hood shall have a sign where it is posted who
is responsible for that specific area. Labels, notes and signs shall always be
understandable also for the English speaking staff and guests.
Generally, you shall keep the desks and other laboratory areas as clean as
possible. Never store your stuff on the lab benches or in the fume hoods. The
lab space is limited.
Teaching activities and other guests at the laboratory
Short-time guests shall work under careful supervision by a member of the
research group. Use the form:
https://cms.ifm.liu.se/intranet/institutionshandboken/arbetsmiljo/laboratoriesaker
het/rutiner_och_instruktioner/
Supervisors and teachers are responsible for their students, master students
and project workers. Perform a safety briefing before any laboratory assignment
with students. Remember that teaching activities also require a risk analysis.
This is the responsibility of the course leader.
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HAZARDOUS WORK
Risk analysis/risk assessment
All new experiments/processes, including teaching activities, shall be subject for
a risk analysis/risk assessment. Risk analysis is a dynamic process. You are
encouraged to report to the responsible person if you identify potentially
hazardous activities. Form and further information is available at:
http://cms.ifm.liu.se/intranet/institutionshandboken/arbetsmiljo/laboratoriesakerh
et/
The risk assessments should be stored in a register easily available in the
current lab.
Material Safety Data Sheet
Before handling any unknown chemical you must first read and understand the
specific Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) that is delivered with the chemical
and shall be stored in an easily available register in the current lab, next to
where the chemicals are stored. If you take the last of some chemical or utensil
please be sure to always refill the supplies or inform Anke Suska.
Flammable products/materials
Flammable products/materials shall of course never be exposed to open flames
or electric engines etc where sparks could ignite the compounds. Bear in mind
that some flammable organic solvents have the nasty habit of forming fumes
that can “crawl” out of a ventilated hood. Furthermore, it is very important that
you know how to handle spill of the specific flammable before you use it. Spill of
some flammables may burst into flames spontaneously. More information at:
http://cms.ifm.liu.se/intranet/institutionshandboken/arbetsmiljo/laboratoriesakerh
et/rutiner_och_instruktioner/
Organic solvents
Organic solvents shall be used under hood and are stored in a specific locker in
Chemical store L210. Smaller amounts may also be temporary stored in
ventilated cabinets.
Ethanol
Access to ethanol is restricted. Contact Jeanette Nilsson if you need ethanol in
your research.
Toxic and/or corrosive compounds
Toxic and/or corrosive compounds shall always be handled in fume hoods.
Toxic compounds shall be stored in a special locker in Chemical store L210.
Acids and bases have two separate lockers in L210. When diluting strong acids,
the acid must always be put into the water, not the vice versa.
Hydrofluoric acid, HF
HF etching involves especially nasty hazards. At IFM, working with HF is limited.
Before start working with HF you need permission from your super visor. After
having that take contact with Jeanette Nilsson for authorization.
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Chemical waste
Pack the chemical in an appropriate container and seal it properly. Mark the container
with its content, date, your name and what lab it comes from. Place the container in the
cupboards for waste in Chemistry lab L202. Waste labels can be found at the outside of
the cupboards. Containers and waste labels can also be purchased in Technical Service
store M225. Never (ever!) leave waste unattended, even if it is water only. Other users or
cleaning personnel does not know that it is harmless. If you have any questions regarding
the handling of waste, or suggestions for purchasing of specific waste labels, containers
etc., please turn to Jeanette Nilsson or Petra Hagstrand. More information at:
http://cms.ifm.liu.se/intranet/institutionshandboken/arbetsmiljo/laboratoriesakerhet/rutiner
_och_instruktioner/
Radioactivity
We have permission to work with a very limited amount of radioactivity. Contact Stefan
Klintström before planning to use or ordering any radioactive material.
Genetically modified material
All work with genetically modified material is restricted. Contact Carl-Fredrik Mandenius
for more information.
Blood products
Generally, the blood and other human body fluids (or products derived there from) that are
being used at Applied Physics have passed the standard blood bank testing. Yet they shall
always be treated as capable of transmitting infectious diseases. Always use gloves when
handling blood, blood plasma or blood serum (except if you are performing experiments
with samples of your own blood) and disposable lab ware. Blood to be wasted shall be
sealed carefully and put in the containers for contaminated waste. Contact Anke Suska if
you have questions about this.
Syringes and injection needles
Syringes and injection needles shall be stored in locked compartments. Waste shall be
put into special container.
Pipettes
You are not allowed to use your mouth as an aid when filling pipettes with liquids. Use
pipette fillers instead.
Sharp objects and contaminated waste
Sharp objects like razor- and knife blades, injection needles etc. shall be thrown in a
special container. Label container with content. Place filled container in the chemical
waste cupboards in chemistry lab L202. Contaminated utensils, not classified as risk
waste, such as gloves, pipettes tips, paper tissues, tops, small pieces of silicon wafers
and glass etc. shall be thrown in a special container. Label container with content. Place
the filled container in the container for combustible waste in the recycling-room located in
the basement. Empty containers can be found in Applied Physics store N203. Never (ever!)
put sharp and/or contaminated waste in the regular waste-paper basket, regarding to the
cleaning personnel!
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Glue Epoxy and thermosetting plastic
If you use certain glues/plastics, more than three times a year there is a
recommendation that you attend a special course. Some use of this glue may
require that you go through a medical examination. Contact Petra Hagstrand.
Laser
The use of lasers is accompanied by strict regulations. Always contact Bo
Thunér before using any laser equipment.
Gas tubes
Gas tubes shall be chained to a support to avoid them from overturning. The
protective cover must be applied before you move the tubes, even if it is just
inside a laboratory. If the gas is toxic, the tube must be stored in a ventilated
cupboard or hood. Applied Physics has a gas store in the basement. Contact Bo
Thunér for purchase or returning tubes.
For more information:
http://cms.ifm.liu.se/intranet/institutionshandboken/arbetsmiljo/laboratoriesakerh
et/rutiner_och_instruktioner
Electric mains powered equipment
You are not allowed to perform any modifications, maintenance or any other
kind of work inside/outside equipment intended for connection to the electric
mains. This applies to new designs of equipment as well as existing equipment.
Contact your boss if you find any need for maintenance or alterations on electric
mains powered equipment.
Work with electricity
A risk assessment must always be carried out before working with electric
circuits. The risk assessment must be approved and signed by the responsible
senior. However, if it is clear that none of the following values can be exceeded:
50V, 10A or 200W a risk assessment is not needed for electric reasons
exclusively.
Welding
Welding is only allowed at certain locations where proper ventilation is available.
Glass waste from lab
Empty glass bottles (ethanol, acid etc.) for recycling shall be rinsed very
carefully and thrown away in the containers in the recycling-room in the
basement. This does not apply for beakers, pipettes etc. from lab, those shall be
thrown in a special container located in the basement in corridor M101-113.
Protective clothing/protection equipment
Protective clothing and other relevant protection equipment shall always be
worn when handling chemicals, refer to the safety document for each specific
chemical. Use proper eye protection if there is a risk for splashes. Note that this
also applies for your neighbours at the laboratory if there is a reasonable risk
that they may become exposed to splashes from your work.
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