Laser Flash Analysis: Linseis LFA 1000
The Laser Flash Analysis is used for the determination of heat transport properties such as thermal diffusivity and thermal conductivity.
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Netzsch Differential Scanning Calorimeter Precision and Mass Spectrometer
Allows for the acquisition of data on endothermic and exothermic processes of a sample as it undergoes chemical or physical changes induced by changing temperature.
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Physical Properties Measurement System: Quantum Design DynaCool™
Electrical, magnetic and thermophysical material characterisation at magnetic fields of up to 14 T and temperatures between 400 – 1.8 K.
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Plasma Cleaner
PIE Scientific Tergeo EM Plasma Cleaner – used to remove carbon contamination from the surfaces of TEM samples or bulk materials.
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Rigaku Smartlab X-ray diffractometer
Automated multipurpose X-Ray diffractometer (XRD) with guidance software.
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Shimadzu AGS-X 10kN Mechanical Test Machine for static testing
A 10kN capacity static machine which can be used for tensile, bending and compression testing. A furnace enables tests at higher temperatures.
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Simultaneous Thermal Analyser: Linseis STA PT1600
Combining thermo-gravimetric analysis with differential scanning calorimetry.
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TA Electroforce 3550 15kN dynamic load frame
Mechanical fatigue, fracture toughness/crack growth and dynamic characterisation testing.
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TESCAN AMBER X Plasma Focussed Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope
A dual-beam system with both an electron beam and a xenon ion beam.
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TESCAN Mira3 XMH scanning electron microscope
A high-performance scanning electron microscope system which provides high resolution and low-noise imaging.