Fall 2026

Basic Materials Characterization Techniques

MS&E 363 introduces basic materials characterization techniques, covering physical properties, spectroscopy, and microscopy methods.

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Declared 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 analysis (TGA, DSC, DMA, GPC).
  • Spectroscopy, optical analysis, and x-ray diffraction.
  • Microscopy techniques (SEM, EDS).

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  • Application of modern materials characterization techniques.
  • Physical property analysis using TGA, DSC, DMA, and GPC.
  • Spectroscopic and x-ray analysis including VIS, IR/Raman, and diffraction.
  • Microscopic analysis using SEM and EDS.

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Recorded 2026-09-07

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nvidia/Qwen3.6-35B-A3B-NVFP4
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