The TA Discovery Thermo-Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA) and Mass Spectrometer (MS) measures the change in mass of a sample as heat is applied in a controlled environment.
The MRL TEMPO Laboratory has advanced instrumentation for the characterization of materials and chemical samples. We offer an extremely wide range of instrumentation for Thermal, Electronic/Elemental, Magnetic, Porosity, and Optical measurements.
All instruments are available for responsible users to test their own samples. Training is offered quarterly for the more complex instruments and users may self train on the other instruments any time. More information
There are specific insurance and liability requirements for off-campus facility users. They are described at this link: Non-UCSB Use of MRL Facilities
All people working in the TEMPO lab are required to follow good practice and to have already attended the UCSB EH&S Laboratory Safety Training. Contact Amanda Strom or 805-893-7925 for more information.
The TA Discovery Thermo-Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA) and Mass Spectrometer (MS) measures the change in mass of a sample as heat is applied in a controlled environment.
Performs electrical, thermal and magnetic measurements while controlling the samples temperature and magnetic environment.
The high temperature Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) from Netzsch is designed to measure thermal energy events from room temperature to 1400 °C.
This spectrometer is a powerful tool for measuring fluorescence of solids, liquids, powders and thin films.
The MRL has a wonderful Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Atomic Emission Spectrometer that is available for use on a recharge basis.
The Micromeritics 3Flex provides fast and accurate measurements of a materials pore and surface properties.
For very precise density measurements of small powder or solid samples.
Quantum Design's Magnetic Property Measurement System (MPMS) is a suite of analytical instruments designed to study the magnetic properties of experimental samples.
This microscope illuminates samples from above as well as from below as in a conventional microscope. Most users will be interested in using light from above the sample to illuminate and energize the sample.
A high sensitivity, high resolution, low stray light instrument for Diffuse Reflectance, Specular Reflectance, Transmission and Absorption measurements of powder, thin film, solid, and liquid samples.
The Nicolet is10 FTIR is equipped with a Smart Diamond ATR accessory.