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Reminder: Upcoming Construction: Large Equipment Moving
by Hosler, Daniel A 09 Jan '23

09 Jan '23

Friendly reminder: Large equipment will be moving on the second floor of Birck per the newly defined path. This work is expected to take place on Tuesday, January 10, starting at 8am and going through the course of the day. [cid:image002.png@01D9241F.0F405240] If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly. Thank you, Dan Hosler Research Facility Planning Engineer Birck Nanotechnology Center | Room 1120 Office: 765.496.3883 | Email: dhosler(a)purdue.edu<mailto:dhosler@purdue.edu> From: Hosler, Daniel A Sent: Thursday, January 5, 2023 1:54 PM To: bnc-facility-notice(a)ecn.purdue.edu Subject: Upcoming Construction: Large Equipment Moving All, We will be moving a large piece of equipment out of the cleanroom and into a new area. The work is expected to take place on Tuesday, January 10, starting at 8am, and going through the course of the day. Activities will be concentrated on the second floor, within and around the perimeter of the cleanroom. All building services will remain open during this time, but there will be more activity in this area. If possible, please plan your activities to avoid using the nearby research equipment during this time. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly. Thank you, Dan Hosler Research Facility Planning Engineer Birck Nanotechnology Center | Room 1120 Office: 765.496.3883 | Email: dhosler(a)purdue.edu<mailto:dhosler@purdue.edu>

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Upcoming Construction: Large Equipment Moving
by Hosler, Daniel A 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

All, We will be moving a large piece of equipment out of the cleanroom and into a new area. The work is expected to take place on Tuesday, January 10, starting at 8am, and going through the course of the day. Activities will be concentrated on the second floor, within and around the perimeter of the cleanroom as shown below. All building services will remain open during this time, but there will be more activity in this area. [cid:image002.png@01D92108.78D80BE0] If possible, please plan your activities to avoid using the nearby research equipment during this time. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly. Thank you, Dan Hosler Research Facility Planning Engineer Birck Nanotechnology Center | Room 1120 Office: 765.496.3883 | Email: dhosler(a)purdue.edu

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Required All User training for Cleanroom and Laboratory Access
by Jurss, Stephen E 04 Jan '23

04 Jan '23

Greetings all, It's that time of year again! In order to maintain access to Birck, all BNC laboratory users (including any of the dry, solvent, acid, bio, and cleanroom labs) must obtain this year's annual safety training refresher Passport badge: BNC 151 - 2023 badge<https://www.openpassport.org/Badge/bnc151-2023/Criteria> BNC lab users must obtain this badge by 11:59:59 PM Wednesday, January 25th, or BNC lab access will be revoked. Please direct any questions or issues to sejurss(a)purdue.edu<mailto:sejurss@purdue.edu> and jcwirth(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jcwirth@purdue.edu>. To begin earning the badge, navigate to the following link and click the "Get Started" button: https://www.openpassport.org/Badge/bnc151-2023/Criteria NOTE: If you do not see the "Get Started" button at the badge page, or cannot access the page at all, you need to join the BNC Passport group: 1. Navigate to the BNC Passport Group page: https://www.openpassport.org/Group/bnc 2. Login with your Purdue ID and BoilerKey (if not already logged in) 3. Once at the BNC Passport Group page, click the "Join Group" button. To reiterate the requirements listed on the badge page, obtaining the badge requires: 1. A review of the BNC 151 - 2023 training slides<https://purdue0-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/jcwirth_purdue_edu/ERPJ6e1…> and the Chemical Hygiene Plan<https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/rem/documents/programs/chp2014.pdf>. 2. Passing a 25 question quiz on content from the training materials from step 1. An 80% or better is required to pass. The quiz may be retaken once, if needed. You may refer to the training materials during the quiz. Please note: * If you fail to obtain an 80% after a second attempt on the quiz, your submission must be manually reset. Email Steve Jurss (sejurss(a)purdue.edu<mailto:sejurss@purdue.edu?subject=BNC%20151%20Quiz%20Reset>) with the subject line "BNC 151 Quiz Reset" to setup a meeting to discuss any points of confusion and reset your submission. * BNC laboratory access (to any/all of the dry, solvent, acid, bio, or cleanroom laboratories) will be revoked if not completed by 11:59:59 PM on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023. * If not completed by the deadline, users wishing to regain BNC laboratory access will need to: * complete a more extensive version of the badge (50 questions >=90% to pass instead of 25 questions >=80%) * have their PI sign-off on the training * wait for the Friday after their badge is completed for access to be re-instated. Birck Safety Manager Stephen Jurss

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FW: Winter Recess Shutdown
by Jurss, Stephen E 22 Dec '22

22 Dec '22

From: Reger, Ronald K <rreger(a)purdue.edu> Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2022 2:33 PM To: Jurss, Stephen E <sejurss(a)purdue.edu> Subject: Winter Recess Shutdown Dear Birck Users, The building has now been put into Winter Recess Mode, meaning all hazardous gases are off and any process that uses a toxic, flammable, or pyrophoric gas is down until the building comes back online Tuesday morning, January 3. Below is the announcement we've been publishing for several weeks, and the building is now in this configuration. We wish all our Birck family a happy and healthy holiday season! We will see you in 2023! Dear Birck Research Community, The Purdue winter recess begins Friday December 23rd and concludes Tuesday morning, January 3. The university is officially closed during this time. As we have done in past years, the Birck Nanotechnology Center will remain available for research but will be unstaffed and hazardous gasses will be unavailable. Following is a description of the Birck center during this period of university closure: 1. All labs and cleanroom will be open. 2. All hazardous gases will be unavailable. 3. HF, BOE, and TMAH chemical processing will be allowed as long as a trained buddy is present. 4. Precursors for ALD systems will be available. 5. No shipping or receiving is being done at any building on campus. 6. The custodians will not be working so restrooms will not be maintained and waste/trash will not be removed. o We encourage users to keep the facility clean and be extra vigilant about the hygiene. 7. A few engineering and building staff may walk through occasionally for major issues but availability will be very limited. o Faculty and senior researchers are encouraged to be more proactive (e.g. occasional walk throughs checking the labs where there is ongoing research). Email Birck management if you notice anything. Since there will be limited staff support during this winter recess the research groups are strongly encouraged to accomplish as much processing as possible before gases are turned off on Dec. 22. See the following for more detailed information (this will be up on the BNC Wiki): 2021-12-23 to 2022-01-03: Reduced Holiday Operations Due to Purdue's Winter Recess hazardous gases will be unavailable from 3:30 PM Thursday, December 22 until 8:00 AM on Tuesday, Jan 3rd. Lab work may otherwise proceed, though any fume hood work must be done with someone else present in the same laboratory or cleanroom bay (the "buddy" system). Please note the following changes to our normal operation: o ALD sources will remain available ? Unavailable gases: * Ammonia (NH3) * Boron trichloride (BCl3) * Chlorine (Cl2) * Dichlorosilane (H2Cl2Si) * Hydrogen (H2) * Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) * Krypton Fluoride (KrF) * Methane (CH4) * Nitric Oxide (NO) * Silane (SiH4) * Trichlorosilane (HCl3Si) ? Tools affected: * Reduced capability: o PVD Nitride Sputtering System (NH3 unavailable) o Tube 1 Clean Ox (H2 unavailable, dry oxidation only) o Tube 4 Field OX (H2 unavailable, dry oxidation only) o Tube 7 General Oxidation (H2 unavailable, dry oxidation only) o Panasonic (Cl2 and BCl3 unavailable) o Plasma-Therm Apex SLR ICP RIE Etcher (H2, Cl2 and BCl3 unavailable) * Shutdown: o Axic PECVD (NH3 & SiH4 unavailable) o Easy Tube 3000 DVD (CH4 unavailable) o Epigress (SiH4 unavailable) o H2S CVD (H2S & H2 unavailable) o Nitric Oxide Anneal (NO unavailable) o Plasma-Therm Apex SLR HDPCVD (SiH4 unavailable) o Tube 2 Nitride (NH3 and HCl3Si unavailable) o Tube 3 LTO (SiH4 unavailable) o Tube 6 Polysilicon (SiH4 unavailable) * Work with highly dermally toxic materials (25% TMAH, BOE, HF) ABSOLUTELY requires a buddy within eyesight at all times. * Custodial staff will not be working. * There will be limited restocking of shared use supplies. * There will be limited availability of engineering staff to answer questions or repair down equipment. o On metallization tools sources will not be changed and depositions must be < 200 nm. Contact Steve Jurss (sejurss(a)purdue.edu<mailto:sejurss@purdue.edu>) with any questions.

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Birck Construction and Noise
by Hosler, Daniel A 08 Dec '22

08 Dec '22

All, Birck will be doing special construction within the building with a focus on the eastern half of the building. This construction has started, and is anticipated to go through the end of December. Labs / offices affected are: * 1022 * 2020 * 2037 * 2087 * 2088 [cid:image001.png@01D90AFA.C1D6EC90] [cid:image004.png@01D90B03.10B11B30] It is anticipated this construction work will result in intermittent periods of noise and/or vibration from hand tools such as hammer drills. We request your understanding and patience during this time. If you have any problems or concerns, please contact me directly. Thank you, Dan Hosler Research Facility Planning Engineer Birck Nanotechnology Center | Room 1120 Office: 765.496.3883 | Email: dhosler(a)purdue.edu

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All Gases (Including Hazardous) are back online
by Jurss, Stephen E 24 Oct '22

24 Oct '22

All, Testing has been completed on the Toxic Gas Monitoring System and we are in normal function with all gases back online. Thank you Stephen Stephen Jurss Safety Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center | Room 2289 [cid:image001.jpg@01D8E7C3.23B01190] <https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/>

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NOTICE - Cleanroom & Laboratories are Now Open (Toxic Gas Systems are Still Down)
by Voorhis, Mark L. 21 Oct '22

21 Oct '22

All BNC Users - The preventive maintenance closure of the Birck Nanotechnology Facility has been completed successfully. The cleanroom and laboratories are now open for research. Due to a major software upgrade the Toxic Gas Monitoring and Toxic Gas delivery systems are still down until further notice. Some research equipment is still down for maintenance or is in the process of being started back up. Please check iLabs for individual equipment status. For long term research planning please refer to the following future dates for our preventive maintenance closures. Week of May 1, 2023 Week of Oct 16, 2023 Week of April 29, 2024 Week of Oct 14, 2024 Thank you for your patience and understanding during this important preventive-maintenance time. Best Regards, Mark Voorhis Building Manager Purdue University Birck Nanotechnology Center Office: (765) 494-3036

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GENTLE REMINDER: NOTICE - Birck Nanotechnology Center Preventative Maintenance Closure
by Abrol, Sangeeta Saddul 07 Oct '22

07 Oct '22

BNC Users, Birck Nanotechnology Center Preventative Maintenance Closure Notice October 17, 2022 - October 21, 2022 (Toxic Gas Monitoring System Down from 10/17/22 to 10/25/22) The Birck Nanotechnology Center will be undergoing a semi-annual preventive maintenance and service closure October 17 through October 21, 2022. Air handling systems, exhaust systems, will be down beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, October 17 through 4 p.m. Friday, October 21. Toxic gas delivery, and toxic gas monitoring systems (TGMS) will be down from October 17, 2022 - October 25, 2022, due to a major software system upgrade. There will be no toxic gases until the TGMS system is fully operational. The BNC staff will be performing appropriate preventive maintenance on the process equipment at this time as well All CLEANROOM research work will be suspended until the maintenance activities are completed and all systems are returned to normal. Only authorized personnel will be allowed to enter the cleanroom during this time period. In addition, the laboratory areas will also be affected by this systems maintenance. As such, all LABORATORY activities that involve exhausted hoods, biological safety cabinets, and vacuum systems will be down beginning 7 a.m. Monday, October 17 through 4 p.m. Friday, October 21. However, work that involves taking standard electrical measurements may be carried out in the LABS provided that fluctuating air temperature and humidity do not affect the readings. No chemical or biological work will be allowed during this period. It is anticipated that the building and process tool maintenance will be completed by the end of the day on Friday, October 21. Please check iLabs for equipment status and availability. For long term research planning please refer to the following future dates for our preventive maintenance closures. Week of May 1, 2023 Week of Oct 16, 2023 Week of April 29, 2024 Week of Oct 14, 2024 Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during these important preventive maintenance closures. Please contact me if you need more detailed information. Mark Voorhis Building Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center

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Sept. 23-24 paid event parking in Northwestern, University garages; Discovery Park lot towing
by Radtke, Michelle L 21 Sep '22

21 Sep '22

PLEASE BE ADVISED! Cars will be towed from the gravel portion of the Discovery parking lot beginning at 5:15 this Friday and continuing through Saturday. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thanks, Michelle Michelle Radtke Purdue University Building Logistics Coordinator Birck Nanotechnology Center West Lafayette, IN USA 765-496-1173 o o O O O O O O O o _______ __'_|_|_|_| --++++++-- |__|__| GO | |BOILERS!| {|____|_____|:|_________| // //OO-----OO OO OO From: Purdue Parking and Transportation Services <parking(a)purdue.edu> Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 11:31 AM To: Radtke, Michelle L <mlradtke(a)purdue.edu> Subject: Sept. 23-24 paid event parking in Northwestern, University garages; Discovery Park lot towing Plan ahead for homecoming weekend parking restrictions. [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/spacer.gif]<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/43765277/1554838010/80194456/0/1003378/?72f7…> View as a Web page<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/43765277/1554838010/93124502/0/1003378/?b44e…> [www.purdue.edu] Notice from Parking and Transportation Services September 21, 2022 Permit holder, Purdue’s homecoming football game is scheduled for this Saturday (Sept. 24), and a significant amount of traffic is expected to be present on campus throughout the day for related activities. If you will be on campus for business or academic needs during restricted parking times, please plan ahead accordingly and be prepared to park in alternate locations. The following noteworthy parking restrictions will be in place for permit holders this weekend, as they will be for all remaining home football games: * The southern, gravel portion of the Discovery Park lot will be towed at the owner’s expense beginning at 5:15 p.m. each Friday prior to a home football game. This area is signed for A, B or C permit holders. The northern, paved portion of the lot for A or B permit holders will not be towed. * The Northwestern Avenue and University Street Parking Garages are dedicated football game parking locations. Anyone entering either parking garage as of 7 a.m. on game days will be required to pay the event parking rate of $40, provide a prepaid digital athletic parking permit<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/43765277/1554838010/93129602/0/1003378/?x=b7…> or display a University “reserve” permit to gain access. * No overnight parking in these garages the night prior to game days is permitted. Vehicles that remain in either garage as of 7 a.m. on game days will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense. Additional lots and locations near athletic facilities<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/43765277/1554838010/93124480/0/1003378/?x=64…> will be posted with restrictions and tow times in advance, and you will receive a tow warning email for affected areas soon. The Wood Street Parking Garage and a number of parking lots and street locations have relaxed evening and weekend parking. Vehicles that are towed while posted restrictions are in place will be taken to the lot at the southwest corner of Harrison Street and South Russell Street. Additional information<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/43765277/1554838010/93124481/0/1003378/?x=24…> was shared in Purdue Today recently. Questions may be directed to 765-494-9497 or parking(a)purdue.edu from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. ________________________________ Shop<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/43765277/1554838010/78175239/0/1003378/?x=de…> | Visit<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/43765277/1554838010/78217797/0/1003378/?x=49…> | Give<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/43765277/1554838010/78217799/0/1003378/?x=c8…> Forward to a Friend<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/43765277/1554838010/93124482/0/1003378/?abb9…> | Privacy Policy<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/43765277/1554838010/66794847/0/1003378/?x=1d…> This email was sent to: mlradtke(a)purdue.edu<mailto:mlradtke@purdue.edu> This email was sent by: Parking and Transportation 700 Ahlers Road West Lafayette, IN 47906 [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdueuniversity/PU_SIG_Logo_RGB__PU-H-Full-R…]<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/43765277/1554838010/71786932/0/1003378/?x=bd…>

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NOTICE - Birck Nanotechnology Center Preventative Maintenance Closure
by Voorhis, Mark L. 14 Sep '22

14 Sep '22

Dear BNC Users, Birck Nanotechnology Center Preventative Maintenance Closure Notice October 17, 2022 - October 21, 2022 (Toxic Gas Monitoring System Down from 10/17/22 to 10/25/22) The Birck Nanotechnology Center will be undergoing a semi-annual preventive maintenance and service closure October 17 through October 21, 2022. Air handling systems, exhaust systems, will be down beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, October 17 through 4 p.m. Friday, October 21. Toxic gas delivery, and toxic gas monitoring systems (TGMS) will be down from October 17, 2022 - October 25, 2022, due to a major software system upgrade. There will be no toxic gases until the TGMS system is fully operational. The BNC staff will be performing appropriate preventive maintenance on the process equipment at this time as well All CLEANROOM research work will be suspended until the maintenance activities are completed and all systems are returned to normal. Only authorized personnel will be allowed to enter the cleanroom during this time period. In addition, the laboratory areas will also be affected by this systems maintenance. As such, all LABORATORY activities that involve exhausted hoods, biological safety cabinets, and vacuum systems will be down beginning 7 a.m. Monday, October 17 through 4 p.m. Friday, October 21. However, work that involves taking standard electrical measurements may be carried out in the LABS provided that fluctuating air temperature and humidity do not affect the readings. No chemical or biological work will be allowed during this period. It is anticipated that the building and process tool maintenance will be completed by the end of the day on Friday, October 21. Please check iLabs for equipment status and availability. For long term research planning please refer to the following future dates for our preventive maintenance closures. Week of May 1, 2023 Week of Oct 16, 2023 Week of April 29, 2024 Week of Oct 14, 2024 Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during these important preventive maintenance closures. Please contact me if you need more detailed information. Mark Voorhis Building Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center

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