Use One of AMCaT's State-of-the-Art Instruments
AMCaT recharge rates were developed and approved by the UC Davis Office for Budget and Institutional Analysis.
The recharge rates below are effective as of July 1, 2023 and are subject to change. Increase in these rates reflect increases in operating costs and inflation.
UC Davis Internal User
| Rate Category | JEOL 2100F-AC TEM | Thermo Fisher Quattro S ESEM | Kratos AXIS Supra XPS | Rigaku SmartLab Powder XRD | Rigaku SmartLab Thin Film XRD | Ion Mill | Sample Prep Lab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unassisted | $60.24 | $60.24 | $70.77 | TBD | TBD | $29.98 | $68.63 |
| Assisted/Training | $134.53 | $134.53 | $145.06 | TBD | TBD | $103.27 | $142.92 |
Other Non-UC Universities, National or Government Labs, or Non-for-profit Organizations
| Rate Category | JEOL 2100F-AC TEM | Thermo Fisher Quattro S ESEM | Kratos AXIS Supra XPS | Rigaku SmartLab Powder XRD | Rigaku SmartLab Thin Film XRD | Ion Mill | Sample Prep Lab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unassisted | $86.05 | $81.92 | $96.24 | TBD | TBD | $39.42 | $93.34 |
| Assisted/Training | $187.09 | $182.96 | $197.28 | TBD | TBD | $140.46 | $194.38 |
Industry User
| Rate Category | JEOL 2100F-AC TEM | Thermo Fisher Quattro S ESEM | Kratos AXIS Supra XPS | Rigaku SmartLab Powder XRD | Rigaku SmartLab Thin Film XRD | Ion Mill | Sample Prep Lab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unassisted | $256.05 | $121.92 | $131.24 | TBD | TBD | $39.42 | $93.34 |
| Assisted/Training | $357.09 | $222.96 | $232.28 | TBD | TBD | $140.46 | $194.38 |
Cancellation Policy
Users are required to cancel their reservation at least 24 hours prior to their scheduled appointment. Canceling within 24 hours of the appointment may result in users being charged up to the full cost of the previously scheduled time. For extenuating circumstances, please contact the instrument manager as soon as possible. Users can also avoid being charged, if the cancel within 24 hours of their session, by finding another user to use their session.
Rate Types
- Unassisted: Rate for users who can use the instrument independently with little-to-no assistance. The user must pass the instrument-specific driver’s test before rate is applied.
- Assisted/ Training: Rate for users who are being trained or cannot use the instrument independently and need constant assistance of an AMCaT Staff member.
Internal UC Davis User Rates
Recharge rates for UC Davis-affiliated researchers.
External Rates
Recharge rates for users affiliated with non-UC universities, national or government laboratories and non-for profit organizations.
Industry Users Rates
Recharge rates for users affiliated with for-profit organizations.