SPS instruments

SPS825

SPS 825 is suitable for medium and large size samples in vacuum and inert atmosphere. The integrated pressing unit provides a pressing force that covers the range from 2-250 kN. SPS 825 can heat dies containing powder materials at a heating rate from 1 °C to 1000 °C per minute and up to 2500 °C. SPS 825 is equipped with ultra-high vacuum system 10^-3 Pa level.

SPS530ET

SPS 530ET is suitable for small and medium size samples in vacuum and inert atmosphere. The integrated pressing unit provides a pressing force that covers the range from 1-50 kN. SPS 530ET can heat dies containing powder materials at a heating rate from 1 °C to 1000 °C per minute and up to 2500 °C. SPS 530ET is integrated with a argon glove-box, suitable to prepare, prepack and prepress air and water sensitive materials. SPS 530ET is equipped with ultra-high vacuum system.

Instrument

Department User (SEK)External Academic User (SEK)Commerical User (SEK)
  Minimum 2 hours booking for each session.Minimum 2 hours booking for each session.
SPS-825800/h1 200/h2 250/h
SPS-530ET800/h1 200/h2 250/h
Daily fee applies for booking one instrument for one day (9–17) 7 000/h15 000/h
Operator assistance 1 000/h1 500/h

The price for dies is included in operator-assisted sintering. For operator-free usage, the dies can be purchased through the facility. More information is available in the policy document.

Contact information

Last updated: 2026-02-12

Source: Department of Chemistry