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Equipment and Facilities

Access to cutting-edge tools for analysis, including electrical, magnetic, thermal, spectroscopic, microscopic, mechanical and structural testing

Equipment Facilities

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Equipment

Microscopy

InstrumentCapability
JEOL 6010LA SEM0.5-20kV accelerating voltage, SE & BSE modes, EDXS element analysis: B to U
Zeiss Axiovert 40MAT metallograph

Optical Spectroscopy

InstrumentCapability
Varian 640 FTIRTransmisson & attenuated total reflectance modes, 500-4000 cm^-1
Varian Cary 100 Scan UV-Vis
Malvern Zetasizer Nano-ZSParticle sizes 0.3nm-10microns
Malvern Zetasizer Nano-S90Molecular weights 342-2 x 10^7 Daltons
Rame-Hart Model 200 goniometer

Thermal Properties

InstrumentCapability
Exstar Seiko 6200 TG/DTA23-1100 C
Perkin-Elmer Diamond DSC23-700 C
Orton Model 2010 STD dilatometer23-1000 C

Mechanical Properties

InstrumentCapability
Instron Model 4201 tensile tester1000 lb load cell, variable speed controller
RSL tension & compression tester1, 10, 1000, 10000 & 20000 lb load cell
Mitutoya HM112 digital microhardness tester10-1000 g loads
Shimadzu AGS-X tension & compression tester500N & 50kN load cell

Electrical/Magnetic Properties

InstrumentCapability
Ecopia HMS-3000 Hall system77 & 300K, 0.55T field
Quantum Design SQUID Vibraing Sample Magnetometer1.8-400K, Fields to 7T
Quantum Design Physical Property Measurement System1.9-350K, Fields to 9T, Resistivity, AC Transport, Torque Magnetometer

Need Access or Help?

Our facilities are available for independent use or supported measurements. User fees apply.

Contact Dr. Alexey Gulyuk for scheduling or questions.

Facilities

Where Innovation Happens

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Analytical Instrumentation Facility (AIF)

Access advanced microscopy, spectroscopy, and surface analysis tools to investigate materials at the micro- and nanoscale.

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Nanofabrication Facility (NNF)

Build and test nanostructures in a cleanroom environment equipped for lithography, etching, and thin-film deposition.

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Molecular Education, Technology and Research Innovation Center (METRIC)

A hub for molecular modeling, simulation, and visualization to accelerate materials discovery and innovation.

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PULSTAR Reactor Facility

Unique nuclear research reactor supporting neutron-based material analysis and radiation effects studies.

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CAMAL lab equipment

Center for Additive Manufacturing and Logistics (CAMAL)

Innovative space for 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and advanced manufacturing research.

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Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science Analytical Services Laboratory

Specialized labs for textile material testing, chemical analysis, and performance evaluation.

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Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network (RTNN)

A collaborative regional resource providing access to state-of-the-art nanofabrication and characterization tools, supporting innovation and research across academia and industry.

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