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Powder metallurgy and high-temperature synthesis
A high-energy vibratory shaker, roller mixer, and muffle furnace support powder processing and thermal synthesis at temperatures up to 1200 °C.
Laboratory capabilities
Instruments
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Materials synthesis under controlled gas and thermal environments
Tube furnaces equipped with sealed gas lines support high-temperature synthesis under controlled gas environments, with the GSL-1500X providing temperatures up to 1500 °C.
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Metallography preparation
Standard metallography preparation includes precision cutting, grinding, and polishing before microscopy and microstructural analysis.
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In situ micro-/nano-scale mechanical testing
Modular micromechanical testing enables experiments from cryogenic temperatures to 800 °C, together with high-strain-rate configurations.
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Micro-/nano-scale characteristic
Dual beam focused ion beam (FIB) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) for micro-/nano-scale imaging and nanofabrication.
Build what comes next
Curious about how materials are made - and why they perform?
The PPM Lab welcomes inquiries from motivated Ph.D. students, postdoctoral researchers, and summer interns.
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