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1] Constitution of consultancy cell: The composition of consultancy cell for Department of Chemistry comprises following members.


S. N.	Name	Designation
1.	Prof. Mrs. J. S. Meshram	Head of the Department
2.	Prof. N. N. Karade	Coordinator of Consultancy Cell
3.	Prof. R. M. Jugade	Member of Consultancy Cell
6.	Dr. V. M. Tangde	Member of Consultancy Cell

2] Objectives of consultancy cell:
Department of Chemistry, RTM Nagpur University promotes the use of its infrastructural resources for serving external organizations, agencies and individuals, not only as a source of income, but as an opportunity for teachers, technical staff, research scholars and students to involve in real life problems and gain valuable experience and to foster linkages with industries and external organizations. These guidelines are issued to streamline and enable all consultancy services offered by the Department of Chemistry of RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur. These rules may be reviewed normally in three years or as per needs.
Specific objectives of consultancy through instrumentation facility:

To carry out analysis of samples received from researchers working in universities, research institutions and industries.
To make available facilities to scientists to carry out measurements on sophisticated instruments not available in their own institutions.
To initiate advanced level research in high priority areas.
To organize a pool of experts from various scientific disciplines and make them available for research interactions.
To provide specialized training for scientific and technical personnel for up-keeping, maintenance and essential servicing of instruments from undergraduate to post graduate Students.
To act as a common platform for organizing short-term courses and workshops on sophisticated instruments as well as imparting hands-on training to research scholars, teachers, students and personnel from other laboratories, universities and industries.
To develop skilled manpower and create expertise in specific area.
To train technicians for maintenance and operation of sophisticated instruments.
To participate in teaching of formal courses on instrumentation, conducted by other departments/agencies.
To provide consultancy service in instrumentation to industry/Govt. departments/other institutions.

3] Details of Departmental (Institutional) Consultancy

Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (LCMS/MS) Triple Quadrupole
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) with PDA detector
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR)
UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
Gamma Irradiation Chamber (GC-1200)
BET Surface Area Analyser QuantaChrome Anton PAAR
Density and Sound Velocity (DSA-5000M) Anton PAAR
Visco QC 100 Viscometer Anton PAAR

LCMS/MS Triple Quadrupole

LCMS/MS Triple Quadrupole

FTIR Spectrometer

FTIR Spectrometer

UV-Visible Spectrophotometer

UV-Visible Spectrophotometer

Gamma Irradiation Chamber

Gamma Irradiation Chamber

DSA 5000 M

DSA 5000 M

VISCO QC 100

VISCO QC 100

3.1] Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (LCMS/MS) Triple Quadrupole
3.2] High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) with PDA detector
Instrument Details (LCMS and HPLC):


Make	:	Shimadzu, Japan
Model	:	LCMS/MS 8040
Specification	:	1] LCMS/MS triple quadrupole 2] HPLC with PDA detector 3] HPLC PDA Detector - Massspectrometer
Working Principle	:	Liquid chromatography / Mass Spectroscopy (LC / MS) is a technique which combines high performance liquid chromatography HPLC, a powerful analytical separation and quantification technique with mass spectroscopy, a powerful analysis & detection technique.
Main Features of the instrument	:	Mass Range: 10-2000 amu Binary HPLC system with PDA detector Ionisation Method : API using ESI positive & negative mode Binary HPLC system with Mass as detector Binary HPLC system with PDA detector (190-800 nm) HPLC PDA Mass Spectrometer.
Applications	:	Qualitative Analysis Quantitative Analysis
User Information	:	Expected structure or mass should be provided. Solvent for mobile phase should be mentioned or solubility of compound in solvent should be given. As HPLC is available in most departments, LC of submitted samples indicating the operating conditions should be supplied along with the sample. At present C8 and C18 columns are available. You can submit the column of your interest for separation or repeatability of HPLC run. HPLC related data or details of method development should be provided, if available. Source of the compound should be mentioned. MS-DS (Material Safety Data Sheet) should be given along with samples to ensure that there is no toxic sample being given. Samples should not be toxic or hazardous.
Contact us	:	nnkarade@gmail.com Mobile: 8055515493 (Prof. N. N. Karade)

3.3] Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR)


Make	:	Bruker
Model	:	Alpha-T
Specification	:	ZnSe Optics, 4000 cm-1 to 400 cm-1
Applications	:	Qualitative Analysis of functional groups
Contact us	:	nnkarade@gmail.com Mobile: 8055515493 (Prof. N. N. Karade)

3.4] UV-Visible Spectrophotometer


Make	:	Shimadzu, Japan
Model	:	UV-1800
Specification	:	Range: 190 nm to 1100 nm Monochromator: Blazed holographic grating with Crenzy Turner Mountings. Spectral Bandwidth: 1 nm Wavelength accuracy: +/-0.3nm over entire range Photometric accuracy: Minimum +/-0.002 Abs Photometric repeatability: +/-0.001Abs Detector: Silicon Photodiode
Working Principle	:	Double beam Du lamp
Applications	:	Qualitative Analysis Quantitative Analysis
Contact us	:	vijaytn6@gmail.com Mobile: 9545112555 (Dr. Vijay M. Tangde)

3.5] Gamma Irradiation Chamber (GC-1200)


Make	:	BRIT, Mumbai
Model	:	GC-1200
Specification	:	Co-60 source with dose rate of 7.1 kGy/ h as on 01.02.2019
Applications	:	Gamma irradiation of inorganic materials Degradation studies of polymers Degradation studies of dyes Mutation studies in plants
Contact us	:	ravinj2001@yahoo.co.in Mobile: 9420254377 (Prof. R. M. Jugade)

3.6] BET surface area analyzer


Make	:	Quantachrome
Model	:	Nova 2200e
Specification	:	0.01 m2/g to no known upper limit. Pore size distributions: 20 - 5000Å
Applications	:	Determination of surface area (multi-point analysis) Determination of pore size and pore volume of mesoporous materials Adsorption-desorption curve for nitrogen
Contact	:	ravinj2001@yahoo.co.in Mobile: 9420254377 (Prof. R. M. Jugade)

3.7] DSA 5000 M Anton PAAR


Make	:	Anton PAAR, Austria
Model	:	DSA 5000 M Anton PAAR
Specification	:	Density 0 g/cm³ to 3 g/cm³; Sound velocity 1000 m/s to 2000 m/s; Temperature 15 °C to 100 °C (32 °F to 212 °F); Pressure 0 bar to 8 bar (0 psi to 116 psi); Density 0.000001 g/cm³; Sound velocity 0.1 m/s; Temperature 0.001 °C (0.002 °F); Density 0.000005 g/cm³; Sound velocity 0.5 m/s; Density 0.000007 g/cm³; Temperature 0.01 °C (0.02 °F)
Working Principle	:	DSA 5000 M Simultaneously determines two physically independent properties with one sample filling. The U shape sample tube is being excited to oscillate to its characteristic frequency with changing temperature and density filled in the tube. With the repeated similar operations of such pulse excitation method density is determined to great uncertainity of 5 x 10-5 g/cc.
Applications	:	Density and sound velocity determination of liquid samples (aqueous/nonaqueous)
Contact us	:	vijaytn6@gmail.com Mobile: 9545112555 (Dr. Vijay M. Tangde)

3.8] ViscoQc 100 Viscometer


Make	:	Anton PAAR, Austria
Model	:	Visco QC 100 Viscometer Anton PAAR
Specification	:	Dynamic viscosity range ( mPa.s ) 1 mPa·s to 6M mPa·sor Better with additional accessories. Speed range 0.1 rpm to 200 rpm or better
Working Principle	:	Digital Rotational Viscometer Anton PAAR Visco QC 100 Dynamic viscosity range ( mPa.s ) 1 mPa•s to 6M mPa•s or Better with additional accessories. Speed range 0.1 rpm to 200 rpm or better Spindle Lock System Easy Lock Spindle Coupling system or similar should be quote. For one-hand removal/attachment of spindles, with quick coupling system. Digital leveling Automatic alignment check that should be displayed on instrument screen. Interlock that Instrument &should not allow for measurement unless leveling is passed. Rotation Scan Instrument should have speed scan mode if spindle/speed combination is unknown. Display Displayed information: Viscosity, Speed, Torque, Temperature, Runtime, Spindle and max. Viscosity, Target Time/Torque/Temperature or better. Spindle MOC Should be made up of AISI 316L corrosive resistance SS asstandard supply. Accuracy± 1% or Better Repeatability± 0.2% or Better Communication Interface USB, PC interface, and Power Connection.Warranty 12 Month Warranty Future Option for Temp control Instrument should have future option for Temperature control like Water circulation bath with temperature sensor etc.. Display 3.5” color LCD display with hot keys for easy navigation. With Following standard Accessories -- ViscoQC™ 100 with Toolmaster™ and magnetic coupling -- Stand, USB cable, and V-Collect software -- 6 spindles (RH) or 4 spindles (L) made of AISI 316L -- Spindle guard (for L and R model)
Applications	:	Viscosity determination of liquid samples having viscosity greater than 3 cp
Contact us	:	vijaytn6@gmail.com Mobile: 9545112555 (Dr. Vijay M. Tangde)

4] Rates of Instrumental Analysis

The instruments are available to all the students, research scholars and faculty members of the university and affiliated institutions and also other educational institutions, research labs and industry also on chargeable basis as mentioned in the table below. The users are to submit the requisition forms with the samples.

4.1] Charges for HPLC/LCMS analysis per sample:


S. N.	Facilities	PG Department of Chemistry & other departments of RTMNU (existing students)	Other Educational Institutions, affiliated colleges and ex-students of RTMNU	R & D Labs	Industries
1	HPLC with PDA detector (Qualitative)	200 + 18% GST	300 + 18% GST	500 + 18% GST	700 + 18% GST
2	HPLC with PDA detector (Quantitative)	250 + 18% GST	350 + 18% GST	450 + 18% GST	800 + 18% GST
3	LCMS with ESI (Qualitative)	300 + 18% GST	400 + 18% GST	800 + 18% GST	1000 + 18% GST
4	LCMS with ESI (Quantitative)	800 + 18% GST	1000 + 18% GST	1200 + 18% GST	1600 + 18% GST
5	HPLC + PDA detector + MS/MS (Qualitative)	1000 + 18% GST	1200 + 18% GST	1500 + 18% GST	1800 + 18% GST
6	HPLC + PDA detector + MS/MS (Quantitative)	1200 + 18% GST	1400 + 18% GST	1600 + 18% GST	2000 + 18% GST
7	Interpretation of HPLC, LCMS and LCMS/MS data	50 + 18% GST	100 + 18% GST	200 + 18% GST	300 + 18% GST

Notes: 1] The charges of the sample analysis for LC-MS is 2 min to 30 min.
2] For quantitative analysis, the submission of standard sample is necessary.
3] For HPLC/LCMS analysis, the details of method development should be provided.
4] Minimum quantity required for above analysis is 5 mg.

4.2] Charges for FTIR analysis per sample:


S. N.	Facilities	PG Department of Chemistry & other departments of RTMNU (existing students)	Other Educational Institutions, affiliated colleges and ex-students of RTMNU	R & D Labs	Industries
1	FTIR analysis per sample (Qualitative)	60 + 18% GST	80 + 18% GST	200 + 18% GST	400 + 18% GST
2	Interpretation of FTIR data	50 + 18% GST	70 + 18% GST	100 + 18% GST	200 + 18% GST

4.3] Charges for UV-Visible Spectrophotometer analysis per sample:


S. N.	Facilities	PG Department of Chemistry & other departments of RTMNU (existing students)	Other Educational Institutions, affiliated colleges and ex-students of RTMNU	R & D Labs	Industries
1	UV-Vis Spectra	100 + 18% GST	200 + 18% GST	300 + 18% GST	500 + 18% GST
2	Photometric Determination	200 + 18% GST	300 + 18% GST	500 + 18% GST	1000 + 18% GST

4.4] Charges for Gamma Irradiation Chamber (GC-1200)


S. N.	Facilities	PG Department of Chemistry & other departments of RTMNU (existing students)	Other Educational Institutions, affiliated colleges and ex-students of RTMNU	R & D Labs
1	Upto 5 min	100 +18% GST	300 +18% GST	400 +18% GST
2	5 to 30 min	200 +18% GST	400 +18% GST	600 +18% GST
3	More than 30 min	300 +18% GST	600 +18% GST	800 +18% GST

4.5] Charges BET surface area analyzer


S. N.	Facilities	PG Department of Chemistry & other departments of RTMNU (existing students)	Other Educational Institutions, affiliated colleges and ex-students of RTMNU	R & D Labs
1	Multi point surface area analysis	500 +18% GST	800 + 18% GST	1000 + 18% GST
2	Surface area, pore size and pore volume analysis with nitrogen adsorption-desorption curve	1000 + 18% GST	1600 + 18% GST	2000 + 18% GST

4.6] DSA-5000M


S. N.	Facilities	PG Department of Chemistry & other departments of RTMNU (existing students)	Other Educational Institutions, affiliated colleges and ex-students of RTMNU	R & D Labs
1	Density and Sound velocity for single concentration at Three temperature	100 + 18% GST	200 + 18% GST	400 + 18% GST
2	Density and Sound velocity for single concentration at Seven temperature	150 + 18% GST	300 + 18% GST	600 + 18% GST

4.6] Visco QC 100


S. N.	Facilities	PG Department of Chemistry & other departments of RTMNU (existing students)	Other Educational Institutions, affiliated colleges and ex-students of RTMNU	R & D Labs
1	Viscosity of liquid per sample at room temperature	100 + 18% GST	200 + 18% GST	400 + 18% GST

5] Mode of payment:

The payment should be made by NEFT/IMPS/Account transfer/DD/Cheque/RTGS. Only online transactions are accepted.
DD or cheque in the name of “Chemistry Consultancy Cell” can be accepted for sample analysis.
NEFT /IMPS /Account transfer may not be considered valid if the user fail to intimate the UTR no, Amount and date of transaction while filling the offline registration form.
Details of Bank account of Chemistry Consultancy Cell:


1	NAME of bank account	Chemistry Consultancy Cell
2	Account number	876210210000096
3	IFSC code	BKID0008762
4	Bank name	Bank of India
5	Branch Name	RTMN University Branch
6	Branch city and PIN code	NAGPUR 440 033
7	Account type	Savings

Download the online Application of Sample Analysis Request Form.
Fill the Payment and sample details.
Submit/send samples along with a copy of the NEFT/IMPS/Account Transfer or DD details and Offline request form with Supervisor/Authorized Signature and stamp.

The amount transferred without submitting the NEFT/DD details will not be accounted at any instance.

7] Contact details:


Prof. Mrs. J. S. Meshram	The Head, Department of Chemistry	drjsmeshram@gmail.com
Prof. N. N. Karade	LCMS, HPLC and FTIR	nnkarade@gmail.com 8055515493
Prof. R. M. Jugade	Gamma Irradiation Chamber BET-surface area analysis	ravinj2001@yahoo.co.in 9403753623
Dr. V. M. Tangde	UV-Visible Spectrophotometer	vijaytn6@gmail.com 9545112555