Facilities/Equipment
Injection Molding Machine
The minijet machine can injection mold for tensile tests (i.e. ASTM D638, ASTM D1708, ISO 178, ISO 527–2), Charpy Imp. Strength (ISO 179), Izod Imp. Testing (ISO 180, ASTM D256, ASTM D4508, ASTM D4812), Rheological tests, DMA, Dist. Temp. (ASTM E2092) and other customized solutions
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer (FTIR)
The IR spirit has capability to analyze liquid and solid samples. It enables vertical or horizontal sample measurement with humidity indicator with ATR capability. Stable with reliable performance, can be used for analysis of variety of samples ranging from liquids to solids.
Universal Mechanical Testing Machine
AGS-X series universal testing machine provides superior performance and practical testing solutions for a wide range/array of mechanical property testing applications.
Microwave Synthesis Reactors/Assemblies
Dedicated Microwave reactors from quantities in milliliter to liter scale batch processing solution for specific applications. The reactor's control software provides control of temperature, power, time and other reaction parameters
Differential Scanning Calorimeters (DSC)
We have two differential scanning calorimeters including TA 2920 and Q 100. The systems can be used for the phase changes including determination of glass transitions in amorphous polymeric materials and melting in crystalline materials as well as crystallization and curing behaviors of polymeric materials
Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA)
TA Instruments (Q50) can be used to measure composition and/or thermal stability under inert or oxidative conditions. The instrument can also be used to determine sorption studies of gaseous components.
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
DMA Q800 can be used to find variety of information on mechanical properties such as loss/storage modulus, energy dissipation, stretch, thermal expansion and contraction coefficient etc.
TA Instruments rheometer AR 2000
AR 2000 is a temperature control with controlled stress/controlled rate rheometer. AR 200 is suitable for the rheological analysis in a vast range of operating conditions (flow and creep steps, oscillatory response, time or temperature ramps and sweeps)
Gel permeation chromatography (GPC)
The Agilent 1200 series can be used as gel permeation (GPC) and size exclusion chromatography (SEC) for different types of polymer analysis. We have different columns and system is equipped with UV/ELS detectors for analysis of low and high molecular mass polymers.
Gas Chromatography – Flame Ionization Detector (GC-FID)-Clarus 500
The Gas Chromatograph with flame ionization detector (FID) and electron capture detector (ECD) can be used for analysis of variety of volatilizable compounds including monomers, organic substances containing hydrocarbons and for volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Carver Press
The Carver press with digital temperature control is used for molding of polymeric and composite materials. The Press can also be used for molding of thermoplastic polymers and thermoset plastics into particular shapes.
Programmable Chiller and Sonicator Baths
We have controlled temperature chillers and ultrasonic baths with timer and adjustable thermostatically controlled heater with continuous operation capabilities
Penetrometer (Universal)
This Penetrometer can be used for direct-reading and precision penetration measurements of plastics, foods, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.
Chromatography Equipment (LC-MS, GC-MS, GC-FID)
Several types of high-performance chromatography equipment for quantitative and qualitative analysis are available, including GC-MS, LC-MS and GC-FID.
Bruker minispec NMR Spectrometer
This mq 20 can be used for temperature-dependent characterization of the liquids/solids including polymeric materials according to the relaxation time and can also be used for relaxation properties of pharmaceuticals contrast agents etc.
Polarized Light Microscope (PLM)
PLM can be utilized in various scientific disciplines such as medicine, biology, food industry as well as materials science. Different types of specimens including crystals, fibers, glasses, ceramics, metals and muscle tissues can be examined. The PLM can also be used for examinations of clear polymer films to differentiate classes of polymers having same thickness including amorphous/crystalline contents and orientations.
Texture Analyzer, Imaging System and Pycnometer
We have TA XTPlus texture analyzer, imaging system and pycnometer which can be used for texture analysis, imaging and volume/density measurements of different samples.
