Facilities in Chemistry
Analytical Facilities
The Department has a range of analytical instrumentation on which, subject to availability, samples can be analysed for clients. Further details can be obtained by clicking the links or contacting the operator by email as indicated:
- NMR - Please contact Gerry Griffith
- Xray Crystallography - Please contact Kuldip Singh
- Mass Spectrometry - Please contact Mick Lee
- Atomic Absorption - Please contact Kuldip Singh
- FTIR Spectroscopy - Please contact Mick Lee
*Please note these services are non-accredited.
Scientific Glassblowing
The department features its own glassblowing workshop for repairs and for bespoke glassware made by our in-house Glassblower.
Workshops
The department have the ability for mechanical and electronic repairs and manufacturing to support teaching and research.
- Mechanical Workshop - Please contact Gareth Bustin
- Electrical Workshop - Please contact Carl Schieferstien
Enterprise Activities
Scionix Ltd is a Joint Venture between The University of Leicester and Genacys Ltd (subsidiary of Whyte Group Ltd) . The company was set-up in 1999 to commercialise the industrial use of a novel class of solvent systems.
East Midlands Centre of Excellence in Satellite Applications
Part of The Satellite Applications Catapult‘s vision is to support industry and the science base across the UK to accelerate the growth of satellite applications to contribute to capturing a 10% share of the 400bn global space market predicted by 2030.