Materials Analysis
The Materials Analysis Laboratory has tools for measuring the magnetic and thermal properties of materials. These instruments include a PPMS, MPMS with SQUID, a DSC with sub-ambient accessory, and TGA. The lab also has two older, mothballed tools including a Balser MS for analyzing gas streams from the TGA and a DEA for measuring electronic parameters associated with thin film materials.
- Thermal and magnetic measurements
- Hands-on education in the use and application to assess thermal and magnetic of thin films, solids, liquids, and nanoparticles
- Bench and fume hood space to prepare the samples
- Collaborative research opportunities
- Data interpretations and recommedations
- Full-service and self-service options
- Support in academic courses
- Specialized workshops
Thermal Analysis
- TA Q500 Thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA): Measures thermal stability, decomposition kinetics, volatile components of materials, and multi-position sample holder for measurements from ambient up to 900ºC.
- TA 2500 Modulated Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC): Measured properties include glass transition, melting points, % crystallinity, heats of fusion, specific heat, kinetics, stability, purity, cure rate, and sub-ambient accessory and multi-position sample holder.
Magnetic Properties Measurement System
- Quantum Design MPMS3: 7 Tesla supercon with SQUID AC susceptibility, Vibrating Sample Magnetometer for DC field measurements, Electric Transport, Horizontal Rotator, VT from 1.8 K to 1000 K.
Physical Properties Measurement System
- Quantum Design PPMS: 9 Tesla, DC Resistivity, Electrical Transport, Thermal Transport, Heat Capacity, Horizontal Rotator, Multi-Function Prope, Vibrating Sample Magnetometer, VT from 1.8 K to 1000 K.
For Training on self-service instruments:
- Request to join the ARC User Team by clicking here
- Please read our ARC user guidelines and take the necessary quizzes.
- Then follow the training and user instructions on the Materials Analysis Training.
Training has a minimum charge of one hour of instrument and staff time.
Rates can be found here
Please use the iLab Portal to request a formal quote for equipment use or services.
Magnetometer
Quantum Design – Technical Support
Thermal
Council of Science Editors, Style Manual Committee. 2006. Scientific style and format: the CSE manual for authors, editors, and publishers. 7th ed. Reston (VA): The Council; 2006. Chapter 29, References; p. 527-534.
Tewalt J. 2011. Stillage Treatment and Resource Recovery. POET Research; 2011. TR1.008.03.
Acknowledgment of facility contributions is expected in publications that include any data generated in the facility. Please cite us by our Research Resource ID (RRID:SCR_021758).
An example of an appropriate acknowledgment is:
“The authors wish to thank the Analytical Resources Core (RRID: SCR_021758) at Colorado State University for instrument access, training, and assistance with sample analysis”
Scientific Staff:
Dr. Indrani Bhowmick: Materials analysis services, training and class support
