Testing and Characterization
The centre also features an extensive variety of coating testing and characterization equipment, some of which are listed below:
Horiba Glow Discharge Profiler HR
Bulk, Surface, and Depth Profiling, Conductive and non Conductive
RF Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectrometry
1.0m focal length
Optical resolution of 14pm
Simultaneous analysis of up to 60 channels
Hitachi TM3000 Tabletop Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
Magnification: 15 to 30,000 x
Observation conditions: 5 kV / 15 kV / Analysis
Electron gun: Pre-centered cartridge filament
No special sample preparation such as coating with metal films is required for hydrated, oily or non‐conducting samples.
Nikon Measurescope MM‐11
03L Stage: 2 x 4" travel
2‐Axis digital display
Rotating nosepiece
Objectives: 5x, 10x, 20x, 40x BD plan
Epi illuminator with 12V/50W lamp house for reflected light
Tilting ergonomic observation tube with camera port
Olympus CO‐11
Zwick 3212 Hardness Testing
Hardness testing system consists of the basic unit, accessories, and optical measuring system. It is widely used in modern mechanical‐technological materials testing. The hardness of materials provides an excellent indication of the mechanical properties of a material.
Laser-Flash Thermal Diffusivity Testing
Bransonic® ultrasonic cleaner
Tank capacity 5.7 L, digital timer, heater, degasssing, temperature control
Wear Resistance Measurement
Digital Surfometer Series 400
Simplicity is also inherent in the operation of the instrument, with prompts to guide the operator as the system gathers data, calculates the results and automatically displays the selected parameter, cut‐off and system settings. The vacuum fluorescent display is bright and has a wide viewing angle, making it easy to read from any position.
AlphaStep D‐120 Stylus Profiler (KLA‐Tencor)
Programmable 3D surface profiler with sub-angstrom resolution, 6 angstrom step height repeatability, motorized X-Y stages. The D-120 stylus profiler incorporates a 4X motorized zoom camera for highly versatile sample visualization.
Wear Tester
ASTM G65 Standard Dry Sand/Rubber Wheel Abrasion Test
Vacuum Furnace for Coating Post Deposition Treatments
Temperature up to 1400 C, Pressure: 0.001 torr
Carbolite GPC-1300 High Temperature Furnace
Temperature up to 1300 C, Capacity: 65 L
Despatch LAC 34G6 Benchtop Oven
Maximum Temperature: 260 C, Recirculating airflow, 304 stainless steel interior
Despatch
LAC Oven is characterized by the effective heat distribution and the fast processing time. The temperature controller features: programmable up to 48 segments, built‐in manual reset Hilimitcontrol, built‐in process timer, and more.
Thermolyne High Temperature Furnace
Chamber Volume: 3500 cm3 (216 inches3)
Chamber Dimensions D: 15 cm (6")
Chamber Dimensions H: 15 cm (6")
Chamber Dimensions W: 15 cm (6")
Operating Temp Range: 800‐1700 C
Overall Dimensions D: 45.7 cm (18")
Overall Dimensions H: 46.9 cm (18.5")
Overall Dimensions W: 71.1 cm (28")
