CMMED Laboratory Procedures

Below are links to pdf files with instructions to various experimental procedures.  Researchers are encouraged to print copies for use in the facility. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to read files.

Policies

General Policies

Lab Safety Test

Non-standard experiment form (downloadable Word file)

Example of non-standard experiment request

Instructions

Wet Cleaning Bench Procedures (RCA, Piranha clean....)

Furnace Operation

General Facility Use

Researchers must be trained on each instrument that is used.  This training is done with George Spiggle (gspiggle@engr.uky.edu, 257-8397).

Sign up is first come first serve.  A calendar can be found at every instrument.  Each user is  required to sign his/her name, professor’s name and phone number.  Instructors wishing to use the facility for course instruction must schedule at least a week in advance.  The director, under special circumstances,  may assign priority to special projects, weighing the needs of student progress.

The log must be filled out for every station (especially the chemical cleaning hood) to have a record of users and chemical systems.

George Spiggle/Vijay Singh have the authority to immediately suspend privileges of any user who performs unsafe experiments and/or violates safety regulations.  The door key code will be cancelled and unescorted entrance into facilities will be treated as trespassing and campus police will be notified.  Access will be reinstated only after the majority of core professors vote to do so after agreeing on appropriate corrective actions such as a thorough safety report or ‘fabrication community’ service.  This process will take several weeks and will interfere with student progress; thus following procedures is critical.  Protest of suspension can be taken directly to Prof. Vijay Singh, who, as director, has final authority in all matters.  Professor Singh has a strong commitment to safety and will not take this matter lightly.

Faculty member and others wishing to use the CMMED facilities are responsible for providing the special accessories needed for their experiments. For example, the CMMED will not provide process gases, deposition materials, substrates or non-standard cleaning chemicals.

The user must follow all University of Kentucky safety regulations and must provide MSDS paperwork for all chemicals and gases brought into the facility.  Working alone with chemicals, furnaces and CVD equipment is forbidden.  If a co-worker momentarily steps out of room then the door should remain open to allow prompt aid in event of mishap.

Users must use appropriate safety wear.  If performing non-standard procedure you must provide your own safety wear.  All gas cylinders must be securely fastened!!  If researcher is bringing in a new cylinder, they must provide appropriate safety restraints and consult Mr. Spiggle.

The user is responsible for cleaning the equipment that he/she uses. If you are unsure of the operation of a piece of equipment, PLEASE ASK FOR HELP.

For further information or questions, please contact: George Spiggle, gspiggle@engr.uky.edu, 257-8397.  A schedule of lab hours for all personnel is posted.

Dr. Vijay Singh, Director, CMMED, vsingh@ engr.uky.edu , 257-3243

Date: January 25, 2002