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THE ADVANCED NANO ENGINEERING MATERIALS LABORATORY IS EQUIPPED WITH

Differential Scanning Calorimeter^{_______________________}

The DSC (Diamond DSC made by Perkin Elmer) actually consists of two separate furnaces for the sample and the reference sides. The system can be divided into two control loops, the average temperature loop and the differential temperature loop. The average temperature loop ensures that the sample and reference sides are heating at the programmed rate. The differential temperature loop maintains identical temperatures between the reference and sample pans regardless of the different amount of heat needed to enter the sample side. This process ensures that the sample is always kept at the same temperature of the reference regardless of any changes that occur within the sample requiring more or less heat flow. When an endothermic process occurs such as softening or melting, more heat is added to the sample side relative to the reference to make up for a difference in temperature. With an exothermic process less heat is added to the sample relative to the reference side.

^{_______________________} Thermogravimetric Analyzer

This Thermo-Gravimetric Analyzer (Diamond TGA/DTA) made by Perkin Elmer measures the weight loss of a sample as a function of temperature. This is done by placing a sample into a sample holder that hangs from a micro-gram balance during the entire experiment. The balance mechanism consists of a sample pan holder suspended by a long hang down wire. The hang down wire is connected to the balance lever by a small quartz link to prevent static build up. The weight of the sample holder configuration is electromagnetically balanced on the other side so that the balance can be zeroed before each run.

Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer^{_______________________}

Technical specifications of Dynamic mechanical thermal analyzer (Diamond DMA, made by Perkin Elmer: Minimum force: 0.001N: Force resolution: 0.0001N; Strain resolution: 1 nanometer; Modulus range: 10^3 to 3X 10^12 pa; Modulus precision: +/- 1%; Tan delta range: 0.0001 to 10; Tan delta sensitivity: 0.0001; Tan delta resolution: 0.00001; Frequency range: 0.01 to 200 Hz; Dynamic sample deformation range: +/- 0.5 to 10,000 millimeter; Temperature range: -150 to 600^oC; Heating rate: 0.1 to 20^oC/min; Cooling rate: 0.1 to 10^oC/min; Isothermal stability: +/- 0.1^oC. The following analysis and measurements would be possible from this facility: 1. Viscoelastic properties like Ø Storage modulus, Loss modulus, Complex modulus, Loss tangent, Storage compliance, Loss compliance, Complex compliance, Storage viscosity, Loss viscosity, Complex viscosity, Creep compliance, Relaxation modulus, Static/dynamic force, Sample stiffness, etc. over a range of Frequencies, Strains, Stresses and Temperatures under Shear, Three point bending, Tensile both single and dual cantilever and compression modes. 2. Transition temperatures like Ø Solid-solid transition, Glass transition, Crystallization, Melting, Thermal stability, Oxidation onset, Cure onset, Polymorphic transition, Liquid crystal, etc

^{_______________________} Environmental Zwick Universal Testing Machine, Germany

Zwick universal testing machine offers an advanced technique for characterization of newly developed materials, which could not be substituted by any other means of materials studies. Information of materials properties provided by this method is of paramount significance for a development of advanced materials. The following analysis and measurements would be possible from the Zwick universal testing Machine over a range of temperature (-150 to 300^oC) and strain rates under compression and tensile modes, and materials including plastics, elastomers, fibers, metals etc.: The following analysis and measurements would be possible from this facility: Poisson’s ratio; Tensile modulus; Compression modulus; Flexure modulus; Tensile-creep modulus; Flexure-creep modulus; Relaxed modulus; Flexure strength; Flexure deformation at break; Yield extension; Upper yield value; Lower yield value; Strain at X% elongation; Elongation at break; Elongation at tensile strength; Nominal elongation; Hysteresis loss; R value, N value; Mullins effect; Etc.

Brabender Plastic order, Germany ^{_______________________}

BRABENDER Plastic Order Labstation (made in Germany), measuring mixers are interchangeable measuring heads which, in connection with a Plasti-Corder^® Lab-Station or Plastograph^®, serve for preparation of nanocomposites and testing the processibility of thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers, ceramic molding materials, fillers, pigments, and many other plastic and plastifiable materials. The measuring mixers consist of a mixer backstand with gear unit and a detachable mixer bowl. In addition to the electronic safety systems, they are connected to the drive unit through a shear pin coupling protecting both mixer and drive unit from damage due to overload. The blades are made of special steel. Counter-rotation towards each other at different speeds provides for excellent compounding and mixing characteristics. Heating/cooling is done either through an electrically with air cooling upto a temperature of 500^oC. the following test can be done through the instruments: (1) Change of rheological properties during the preparation of nanocomposites, (2) fusion behavior of materials, (3) heat and shear stability of materials, (4) flow and cure behavior of thermosetting materials, (5) filler, plasticizer, oil absorption of polymers, (6) degree of property breakdown, etc over a range of temperature and shear rate.

^{_______________________} Computerized Goodrich Flexometer

De Mattia Fatigue Tester ^{_______________________}

^{_______________________} Metal Fatigue Tester

Vacuum Bagging Apparatus for Fabrication of FRP Composites ^{_______________________}

^{_______________________} Zeta Potentiometer

Apparatus for the synthesis of Carbon Nanotube ^{_______________________}

^{_______________________} Two roll mixing mill

50 ton Hydraulic Press ^{_______________________}

^{_______________________} Pneumatic Cutting Press

High capacity compressor ^{_______________________}

^{_______________________} Ageing Oven: Furnace

Environmental Ageing Oven: Furnace ^{_______________________}

^{_______________________} Rockwell Type Hardness Tester

Shore A Hardness Tester ^{_______________________}

Suitable for vulcanized rubber, soft plastics and elastomers of hardness upto 100 shore A units: Technical data: Graduation: 1 shore-A; Indentor: Truncated cone; Check gauge: 25, 50, 75; Dimensions: 82X97 mm

^{_______________________} Shore D Hardness Tester

Suitable for hard rubber, semi hard and hard plastic materials, laminates, fiber glass, etc. Technical data: Graduation: 1 shore-D; Indentor: Sharp cone; Check gauge: 50 Dimensions: 82X97 mm

Din Abrasion Resistance With Rotary Type Assembly ^{_______________________}

^{_______________________} Environmental Compression Set Apparatus at Constant Strain

Environmental Compression Set Apparatus at Constant Stress ^{_______________________}

^{_______________________} Rebound Resilience

Impact Tester ^{_______________________}

^{_______________________} Three Decimal Thickness Gauge Tester

Specific Gravity Apparatus ^{_______________________}

Specific gravity balance is used for the measurement of specific gravity of polymer, rubber and elastomer directly. It consists of rigid aluminium. Plate is standing vertically on a heavy cast base. The specific gravity scale is printed on the vertical plate and a pointer is pivoted in fine bearings to register specific gravity value.

^{_______________________} Weighing Balance

Microprocessor Based pH Meter ^{_______________________}

^{_______________________} Synthesis of Nanomaterials

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Grinder

Ultrasonicator

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Optical Microscope

Canning Manning Viscometer

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