Instrument Laboratory and Services (UI-Chem)

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UI Chem Lab, previously known as the UI Chemistry Affiliation Lab, was established as a manifestation of the third pillar of the university’s Tridharma: community service and engagement. Founded in 1980 at the Chemistry Department, FMIPA Universitas Indonesia, Salemba, the lab shifted its activities to the Depok campus in 1987, following FMIPA UI’s relocation. Since 2014, it has been renamed as UI Chem Lab.

Starting as a research laboratory supported by advanced technological equipment, UI Chem Lab has grown into an institution that provides analytical services, consultation, and training.

Currently, we have a team of well-trained analysts who are capable of performing basic and advanced chemical analyses using instrumentation. To ensure excellent service quality, we adhere to ISO 17025 quality assurance standards. Our analysis methods are based on international standards and Indonesian National Standards (SNI). In addition, we are equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation.

We also offer training programs in chemical instrumentation. These programs are highly beneficial for company staff responsible for operating analytical instruments. Our training courses are designed with competency-based materials, combining comprehensive theoretical lectures and practical sessions. This ensures that participants can independently and correctly perform chemical instrumentation analyses after completing the training.

With its comprehensive facilities, the Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory supports student learning and facilitates high-standard research activities.

VISION

Vision UI-CHEM

To become a professional organization serving the needs of the industrial and general public for laboratory analysis services, training, consultation, and collaborative research in chemistry.
To continuously improve toward achieving ISO 17025 accreditation.
To become a central laboratory for research and a reference for methods developed in various fields of analytical chemistry.

MISSION

Mission UI-CHEM

Conduct laboratory tests based on nationally and internationally recognized standards.
Continuously develop and validate laboratory testing methods, especially measurement methods not yet included in the SNI.
Provide professional and reliable services for laboratory analysis.
Serve as a consultation center for addressing industrial issues, including failure analysis, waste management, product and process development, analytical method development, and forensic analysis.
Offer regular training in the use of chemical instrumentation, tailored to meet customer needs.

AVAILABLE FACILITIES

Facilities Available In The Laboratory

Fume Hood
- Used to protect users from exposure to hazardous chemicals or toxic gases during experiments.
Electronic Balance
- A fundamental laboratory tool for measuring the mass of substances with high precision.
pH Meter
- An instrument for accurately measuring the acidity or alkalinity (pH) of a solution.
Turbidimeter
- This device measures the turbidity of solutions, commonly used for water quality analysis and other samples.
Polarimeter
- An instrument used to measure the optical rotation of substances, essential for analyzing optically active compounds.
Spectrophotometer (Spectronic 20)
- Used for quantitative analysis based on the absorption of ultraviolet and visible light by chemical compounds.
Oven (Memmert)
- Utilized for drying, dehydration, or heating samples, offering precise temperature control for various research purposes.

Information about UI Chem and the Analysis Fees can be found here.