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4-Probe Setup

For 5–152 mm diameter, ±10V, ±200 mA, 100 mΩ/sq–10 MΩ/sq

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Oscilla
Model: 
N/A
Building: 
Room Number: 
0005
Functionality: 
Measures resistivity and conductivity of thin films, including fragile materials
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Muhammed Razi Paleth
Point of Contact Email: 
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Functional and Electronic Materials

Metal Laser Sintering System

300W laser, 0.02–0.03 mm layers, Ar/N2 protection

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Farsoon Technologies (3D printer)
Model: 
FS121M-E
Building: 
Room Number: 
0002
Functionality: 
Metal 3D printing: prototypes, tools, dental, jewelry
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Wael Abuzaid
Point of Contact Email: 
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Additive Manufacturing and Laser Processing

RF Sputtering System

DC/RF sputter, 1–2 inch targets, high vacuum, substrate rotation

Model: 
N/A
Building: 
Room Number: 
0001
Functionality: 
Thin film deposition, metal/oxide coatings, device fabrication
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Muhammed Razi Paleth
Point of Contact Email: 
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Coating and Surface Characterization

Cyclic Voltammetry

±10V, ±250 mA, 1 MHz bandwidth, multiple electrode configs

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
CH Instruments
Model: 
660
Building: 
Room Number: 
0002
Functionality: 
Electrochemical research: sensors, batteries, electrocatalysis, corrosion
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Maduraiveeran Govindhan
Point of Contact Email: 
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Analytical Chemistry
Functional and Electronic Materials

Wire Bonder

Semi-auto/manual, supports Al, Au, Cu wires (17–75 µm)

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
MP iBond5000 w/ Olympus microscope
Model: 
iBond5000
Building: 
Room Number: 
0002
Functionality: 
Wire bonding for microdevices and physical property measurement
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Muhammed Razi Paleth
Point of Contact Email: 
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Functional and Electronic Materials

Solar Simulator

0.2–1 Sun irradiance, AM0 spectrum, temp monitoring

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Sciencetech
Model: 
N/A
Building: 
Room Number: 
0002
Functionality: 
Simulates sunlight for testing photovoltaics, materials, aerospace
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Manoj Mohan
Point of Contact Email: 
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Functional and Electronic Materials

Spray Pyrolysis

Max 550°C, X–Y spray motion, programmable dispensing

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Holmarc
Model: 
HO-TH-04BT
Building: 
Room Number: 
0002
Functionality: 
Thin film deposition for solar cell research
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Manoj Mohan
Point of Contact Email: 
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Coating and Surface Characterization

Ultrasonicator

High-intensity ultrasonication, frequency/power/temp control

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
LABTRON
Model: 
LUHS-A20
Building: 
Room Number: 
0002
Functionality: 
Cell lysis, nanoparticle dispersion, emulsification, sono-chemistry, cleaning, environmental applications
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Manoj Mohan
Point of Contact Email: 
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Analytical Chemistry

Centrifuge

Max 50,000 rpm, 254,340×g, 6×250 mL capacity

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Hanil
Model: 
Ultra 5.0
Building: 
Room Number: 
0014
Functionality: 
Research centrifugation in life sciences, clinical, energy, and environmental studies
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Maduraiveeran Govindhan
Point of Contact Email: 
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Analytical Chemistry

Micro GC

Multi-channel GC with thermal conductivity detection

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Agilent
Model: 
990 Micro GC
Building: 
Room Number: 
0014
Functionality: 
Quantitative gas analysis (H₂, CO, CH₄, etc.) in CO₂ reduction experiments
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Maduraiveeran Govindhan
Point of Contact Email: 
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Analytical Chemistry

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