A high performance X-ray photoelectron spectrometer - a Kratos Axis Ultra - has been funded by the EPSRC for research in materials science in the Manchester area. The project is a collaboration between five departments, the Corrosion and Protection Centre, Department of Textiles and Paper, School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science (Manchester University) and Chemistry and Nanotechnology (Salford University).

The Axis Ultra DLD instrument was installed in March 2002. This is  a fully automated system with radial distribution chamber (equipped with a glove box and other facilities for in situ sample preparation) and microscope sample locator. The Ultra is capable of both spectroscopy and real time imaging XPS using two independent analysers and features monochromatic aluminium and dual anode (Mg/Al) excitation.

	John Walton is Surface Analysis Co-ordinator for the Centre. Well known to some as a keen practitioner of many outdoor pursuits, including rock climbing and mountain biking, John is author of a number of frequently cited papers (some listed here in our publications section) involving the unique "spectromicroscopy" capabilities of the instrument.
Paul Wincott using the glove box and RDC	Link to the Centre website. (opens in a new window)

Contact Details:

John Walton
Surface Analysis Coordinator

Mail: Corrosion and Protection Centre,
School of Materials,
The University of Manchester,
P.O. Box 88,
Manchester M60 1QD
U.K.

Tel: 0161 200 4825     E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it