Materials Characterisation
Porosimetry
- Hiden IGA; CO2 and N2 adsorption by gravimetric method.
- Micromeritics Accupyc 1340 series Gas Pycnometer: measures true density by gas displacement.
- Micromeritics ASAP 2020 Accelerated Surface Area and Porosimetry System
- Micromeritics Tristar ii Surface Area and Porosity Instrument with VacPrep 061 Degasser
- Micromeritics 3Flex Surface area and microporosity analysis.
Thermal Analysis
Thermogravimetric analysis
For thermal analysis (TG, DTA, DSC, DIL), materials should be tested in a high temperature furnace prior to analysis for reaction with alumina, Al2O3, as this is most often the crucible material.
Simultaneous Thermal Analysis (TGA and DTA/DSC)
- Netzsch STA 449F5 with QMS403 Mass Spec: TGA/DTA or TGA/DSC coupled to a Aeolos Quadro mass spectrometer (300amu) for evolved gas analysis.
- Two Netzsch STA 449C, simultaneous TG-DTA or DSC.
- Stanton Redcroft STA-780 simultaneous TG-DTA: RT–1000°C.
Differential Scanning Calorimetry
- Netzsch DSC 204 F1: range -170°C to 600°C.
Thermal Expansion
- Netzsch Dilatometer DIL402C.
Spectroscopic Analysis
UV/Vis/IR
- UV/Vis: Jasco V650 – for solid or liquid samples
- FTiR: Shimadzu IRAffinity 1S IR Spectrometer – for solid or liquid samples
The instruments are in the Materials Characterisation Suite on Level 2 in the Purdie Building, rooms 217A-J
Get in touch to discuss any sample analysis you need done. Visit our spectroscopic analysis specialist to discuss any sample analysis requirements. They are in room 217J in the Purdie Building (through the PXRD room 217H on level 2).
Contact
Dr Gavin Peters
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 3697