Authorized Materials

Summary of material constraints

Lab members wishing to introduce new materials into this system must first obtain authorization from staff. New material requests must be initiated by submitting a Process Review Request form.

Non compliance will result in loss of member privileges

Authorized Substrates & Thin Films

Any hard, dry samples may be cut using this system. 

For example:

  • Single crystalline semiconductor wafers (e.g. silicon, sapphire etc.) 
  • Metal and oxide thin films
  • Glass and quartz 
  • Geological materials
  • Ceramic materials

Prohibited Substrates & Thin Films

  • Any material that may cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
  • III-V's