Basic Materials Characterization Techniques
Basic Materials Characterization Techniques covers physical properties, spectroscopy, and microscopy methods like TGA, DSC, SEM, and XRD for materials analysis.
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Course mapDeclared in Materials Science and Engineering BS or Applied Mathematics, Physics and Engineering BS and (M S & E 351 and 360)
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The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with a variety of modern characterization techniques. Three general subject areas are covered: Physical Properties: Thermogravic analysis (TGA); differential scanning calorimetry (DSC); dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA); gel permeation chromatography (GPC). Spectroscopy, optical and x-ray: Ultraviolet/visible (VIS), molecular-infrared/Raman, Rheology; x-ray crystal and powder diffraction. Microscopy: scanning electron microscopy (SEM); SEM and energy dispersive analysis (EDS).
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- Physical Properties characterization including TGA, DSC, DMA, and GPC.
- Spectroscopy, optical, and x-ray techniques including VIS, IR/Raman, Rheology, and x-ray diffraction.
- Microscopy techniques including scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive analysis (EDS).
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- Familiarization with modern materials characterization techniques including physical properties, spectroscopy, and microscopy methods.
- Application of physical property characterization methods such as TGA, DSC, DMA, and GPC.
- Use of spectroscopic and optical/x-ray techniques including VIS, IR/Raman, rheology, and x-ray diffraction.
- Utilization of microscopy techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive analysis (EDS).
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