Instrumentation


Analytical - Our group has access to a suite of analytical instruments that allow us to characterize a variety of matierals.

  • Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) - TA Instruments Q2000 (COE instrument)

  • Viscosity Measurement - Anton Paar AMVn

  • Densitometers - Anton Paar DMA 48 and Anton Paar DSA 5000

  • Gravimetric Sorption Analysis - Hiden Isochema IGA (Intelligent Gravimetric Analyzer - under acquisition)

  • Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) - Agilent 5500 (COE instrument)

  • Various spectroscopic and chromatographic instruments



    • High Pressure - The following equipment is available for the measurement of high pressure phase equilibria, reactions in supercritical fluids and synthesis of aerogels.

  • High Pressure Reactors - Parr (2)

  • Syringe Pumps - Isco (2)

  • Hand Pump - HiP

  • High Pressure View Cells - Jurgeson gauses (2)



    • High Temperature Reactors - We are also interested in high temperature hydrocarbon reforming reactions and catalyst development.

  • Tube Furnaces

  • Computer Controlled Flow Systems

  • Catalyst Preparation and Characterization Tools