Microstructure and chemical characterization:
FE-SEM 40KV equipped with: EDS, EBSD.
FE-TEM 200KV equipped with EDS.
X-Ray diffractometer equipped with: search elemental analysis database, Texture goniometer, residual stress measurement, In situ high temperature chamber for phase analysis.
Fourier transform Infra red spectroscopy (FTIR).
Stereo-microscope.
Optical microscope. (ME Dept.)
Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC & TGA).
Sample Preparation:
Cross section polisher.
Ion slicer.
Electrolytic polishing and etching.
Vibratory polisher.
Heat treatment facility:
1600 oC box furnace with controlled atmosphere.
2000 oC box furnace. (ME Dept.)
1600 oC tube furnace with controlled atmosphere. (ME Dept.)
Metallic powder processing:
Planetary ball milling.
Mechanical attrition machine.
Autosurb degasser.
Particle size analyzer.
High frequency induction sintering facility.
Palletizer.
Material processing lab:
8 HP rolling mill.
150 Ton extrusion press.
Compression moulding.
Single extruder for polymer processing.
Twin extruder for polymer / composites processing.
Electro spinning apparatus (Nano fibers).
Mechanical testing :
250 KN Instron 3385M. (High temperature testing facility) (ME Dept.)
Split Hopkinson Bar (High strain rate testing).
Rheometer ( Rheological properties of polymers).
500 KN Instron 1195M. (ME Dept.).
100 KN Instron fatigue hydraulic machine. (ME Dept.).
Impact toughness (Charpy and IZOD). (ME Dept.).
Hardness testing (Vickers, Rockwell, microhardness). (ME Dept.).
Chemical Synthesis:
Fume hoods.
Microwave accelerated reaction systems.
Ultrasonic Bath.
UV-visible spectrophotometer.
Centrifuge.
Drying chamber.
Spin coater.
Chemical synthesis system with controlled atmosphere.
Corrosion / coating:
Potentiostat.
Dispermat High speed Dissolver LC2.
Container for Dispersion.
Micro Tri gloss.
Hiding power chart 250x180.
Cone & Plate Viscometer Ref 490.
Autovisc Flow Cup timer.
Krebs Viscometer.
Pendulum Hardness Rockers.
Scratch Tester.
Eco-test Plus coating thickness.
Automatic Film Applicator.
Bird Type of Applicators.
Four Sided applicators.
Wire Bar Coaters.
Laboratory Balance.
Conical mandrel tester.
SPI Modified.
Impact Tester.