F a c i l i t i e s

F T I R - A T R (fourier transform spectroscopy-attenuated total reflection)

Model No: Shimadzu, IR prestige-21, Automatic infrared microscope

Specifications :

• • • FTIR equipped with microscope, wavelength range: 350 to 7800 cm^-1, high sensitivity, measures sample with low transmittance, small sample size, high speed measurement, high wave no accuracy.

Applications :

• • • Imaging along with FTIR, FTIR as well as imaging of a desired area in the sample, useful for organic materials, attenuated total reflection for non-organic materials.

S u r f a c e P r o f i l o m e t e r

Model No: Veeco dektak 150

Specifications :

• • • Diamond tip for scanning the surface of a material, navitar lens with microscope, automatic data capturing.

Applications :

• • • Surface profile of a material, roughness of surface, thickness of coating, adhesion strength of coating, residual stress measurement.

A D S C (Alternating Differential Scanning Calorimetry-low temperature)

Model No: DSC 822 (Mettler Toledo)

Specifications :

• • • Temp range: -100 to +400˚C, desired static or dynamic cycle setting facility, heating by alternating cooling and heating, heating rate: RT- 500 (7 mins), Al, Au, Pt crucibles can be used, smallest increment in the heating profile: 0.01K/min.

Applications :

• • • Transition temperature of polymers, phase transformation of materials, thermal history of materials.

U T M (Universal Testing Machine)

Model No: INSTRON -5967 (With utlra low temperature chamber)

Specifications :

• • • Ultra low temperature chamber, temp range: -100˚C to 300˚C, video extensometer, load cell: 30KN.

Applications :

• • • 3-point and 4-point bend test for metallic, ceramic and polymeric materials, tensile test, in-situ testing of materials.

Multi Functional Chamber

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Moulding Press

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D M T A ( Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis )

Model No: NETZSCH DMTA 242 E

Specifications:

• • • Temperature range: -170°C to 600°C

    • Heating rate: 0.01 to 20 K/min

    • Frequency range: 0.01 to 100 Hz

• • High force range: 24 N (12 N static and 12 N dynamic)

Accessories:

• • Humidity generator

  • Cooling device: Liquid nitrogen

Applications:

Used for following tests of Composites:

• • 3-point bending

  • Single / dual cantilever bending Shearing

  • Tension

  • Compression / penetration

  • Humidity exposure