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Scanning Electron Microscope

SE Detector (Topography), BSE Detector (Compositional), EDX (Elemental Analysis)

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
TESCAN
Model: 
Vega 3 (Thermoionic emission)
Building: 
Room Number: 
0006
Functionality: 
Uses electron beam to magnify images, exploiting wave-like behavior of electrons, unlike optical microscopes.
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Muhammed Razi Paleth
Point of Contact Email: 
Status: 

X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD)

Grazing-angle diffraction, Residual Strain Analysis, Phase composition, Crystal structure, Crystallite size, Temp. stage (80–750 K)

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Malvern Panalytical
Model: 
X'Pert³ Powder
Building: 
Room Number: 
0002
Functionality: 
Analyzes phase composition, crystal structure, and orientation of powder, solid, and liquid samples.
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Manoj Mohan
Point of Contact Email: 
Status: 

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