Research devices

Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) is an analytical technique used to separate, identify and quantify the different components in a complex sample. The technique combines two methods: 1) Gas Chromatography is a separation method where the components of a gaseous sample are separated bases on their partition coefficient between a mobile phase (gas) and a stationary phase (column).

The optical light microscope MeF4M is used for examination of flat surfaces and for examination of materiallographic and metallographic sections. This research into the microstructure of materials.

Grinding and polishing machine with variable speed and force. Polishing can be done manually, or a sample can be mounted with the LaboForce and polished with a fixed force and speed. There are many options for sandpaper, polishing cloths, or other polishing media. This allows us to polish hard materials such as ceramics and tungsten, but also softer materials like copper or polymers.

This in situ tensile and compression module is a deformation device for the scanning electron microscope that fits on the specimen stage like a large specimen. The deformation of the specimens can be monitored in situ during compression or tension. Specimens can be from 30 to 60 mm length, up to 10 mm wide and up to 4 mm high.

With a combined Thermographic Analysis (TGA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) the mass effect on a sample is determined that is subjected to a temperature program. Example: mass loss by decomposition or loss of volatile components. At the same time, heat effects can be registered with a simple DSC sensor.

The TGA-DSC 3+ can measure weight change and heat flow of materials simultaneously under a controlled temperature program and atmosphere with high accuracy.

Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography (U-HPLC) is an advanced form of liquid chromatography used to separate components in complex mixtures. Identification and quantification of the separated components is in this system done with two detectors:

Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography (U-HPLC) is an advanced form of liquid chromatography used to separate components in complex mixtures. Identification and quantification of the separated components is in this system done with two detectors:

Spectrophotometer is used to measure absorption or transmission of light at a specific wavelength in a solution which allows the concentration of a chemical component to be determined using a prepared calibration line tuned to the expected concentration to be examined.

X-ray diffraction (XRD) is a technique in which the diffraction of X-rays by a sample of interest is analyzed. When used as a basic technique (X-ray powder diffraction), it can determine the crystalline components of a sample. Taking it a step further, it can also provide information on the mass percentages of the crystalline components and the amount of amorphous material.