Magnetism and Cryogenics Competence Center (CC MagCryo)
Magnetic measurement for research and R&D in many disciplines (physics, nanosciences, geology, biology, chemistry, electronics, etc.)
Initial and life-long training
Helium recycling and reliquefaction
Activities
All materials have specific magnetic signatures that can be quantified (link towards the table showing magnetic properties). The Magnetism and Cryogenics Competence Center includes a unique instrument stock in France with 10 devices for magnetic measurements depending on temperature (2 K to 1200 K) and the magnetic field (0 to 14 Tesla). It also has a complete helium re-liquefaction chain. It carries out magnetic measurement services (magnetization, magnetic permeability, magnetic susceptibility, electrical magnetoresistance, etc.), provides training, and develops R&D projects for the IJL as well as for public laboratories and companies.
The platform is part of the European and French magnetometry networks.
Equipment
The Competence Center has 10 state-of-the-art instruments for measuring the magnetic characteristics of a wide variety of samples (polycrystalline solids, single crystals, thin films, powders, nanomaterials, liquids)
- 2 SQUID-VSM MPMS3 (Quantum Design) magnetometers
- 3 VSM vibrating sample magnetometers (MicroSense and LakeShore)
- 4 PPMS-type modular cryostats (Quantum Design) from 7 to 14 Tesla for measurements of: VSM, specific heat, AC susceptibility, ferromagnetic resonance, magnetoresistance, Hall effect
- 1 Kerr magneto-optical magnetometer (MOKE) for thin film with planar and perpendicular magnetization
Examples of achievements
Characterization of superconducting magnets
Development of MgB2-based bulk supermagnets, M. R. Koblischka, A. Wiederhold, M. Muralidhar, K. Inoue, T. Hauet, B. Douine, K. Berger, M. Murakami and U. Hartmann I.E.E.E. Trans. Magn. 50, 0018-9464 (2014)
Characterization of FeN nanoparticles for Pervaporative membranes
Tuning the Magnetism of Plasma-Synthesized Iron Nitride Nanoparticles: Application in Pervaporative Membranes, E. Haye, C.-S. Chang; G. Dudek, T. Hauet, J. Ghanbaja, Y. Busby, N. Job, L. Houssiau, J.-J. Pireaux, ACS Appl. Nano. Mater. 2, 2484 (2019)
Characterization of Iron Oxide nanoparticles that are functionalized for medical use
Facile One-step synthesis of Polyoxazoline-Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles, P. Venturini, S. Fleutot, F. Cleymand, T. Hauet, J.-C. Dupin, J. Ghanbaja, H. Martinez, J.-J. Robin, and V. Lapinte, Chemistry Select 3, 11898 (2018)
Characterization of thin films for microelectronic magnetic memories that are only a few atomic planes thick
Quantifying perpendicular magnetic anisotropy at Fe/MgO interface, C.-H. Lambert, A. Rajanikanth, T. Hauet, S. Mangin, E.E. Fullerton and S. Andrieu, Appl. Phys. Lett. 102, 122410 (2013)
Characterization of shape memory NiTi alloys
Magnetic anisotropy switching induced by shape memory effect in NiTi/Ni bilayer, A. Kyianytsia, M. Ponçot, A. Letoffe, P. Boulet, S. Migot, J. Ghanbaja, I. Cinar, R. Lima de Miranda, C. Bechtold, B. Kierren, O. Ozatay, T. Hauet, Appl. Phys. Lett. 115, 222402 (2019)
Our services
- Magnetic measurement consulting (dedicated engineers and researchers)
- Machine training then provision of one of the 10 magnetometers (VSM, SQUID, Susceptometer)
- Measurement service with one of the 10 magnetometers (VSM, SQUID, Susceptometer)
- Realization of R&D partnership projects
- Magnetic field simulation (FEMM, COMSOL)
- Lifelong learning in the field of magnetic measurement (magnetometry)
- Linking with other centers of the national and European magnetometer networks
Members
Contact
Head of the competence center
Thomas HAUET
thomas.hauet@univ-lorraine.fr
+33 (0)6 83 05 48 22
Adminsitrative contact
Valérie FRANK
valerie.frank@univ-lorraine.fr
+ 33 (0)3 72 74 27 06
Nancy-Artem
Institut Jean Lamour
Campus Artem
2 allée André Guinier - BP 50840
54011 NANCY Cedex
