Facilities

• Novocontrol Alpha Dielectric Spectrometer
  
  

• Novocontrol Alpha-A Dielectric Spectrometer with High Voltage interface
  
  

• Andeen-Hagerling AH2700A Ultra-Precision Capacitance Bridge
  
  

• IMass Time Domain Dielectric Spectrometer
  
  

• Trek 610D High Voltage Amplifier
  
  

• HP Dielectric Bridge
  
  

• HP 4291A Impedance Analyzer
  
  

• High Pressure Dielectric Equipment (1.4 GPa, -60C<T<150C)
  
  

• Rheometrics ARES Rheometer with home-built rheodielectric capability
  
  

• Dynastat Mechanical Spectrometer
  
  

• Transient, Dynamic, and Steady-State Optical Birefringence
  
  

• Bohlin VOR Dynamic Mechanical Spectrometer
  
  

• Bohlin VOR Low Torque Rheometer
  
  

• Haake Creep Rheometer
  
  

• Plazek Magnetic Suspension Creep Rheometer
  
  

• Gnomix PVT system for solid and liquid samples
  
  

• Instron Capillary Rheometer
  
  

• Instron 5500R Mechanical Test Instrument (with optical extensometer)
  
  

• Home-built high strain rate (10⁴  s^-1 ) mechanical tester
  
  

• Monsanto Fatigue Tester
  
  

• Low Temperature Cryostat for electrical measurements (<20K)
  
  

• Modulated Differential Scanning Calorimeter (TA Q100)
  
  

• Differential Scanning Calorimeter (Perkin-Elmer DSC-7)
  
  

• Thermogravimetric Analyzer (Perkin-Elmer TGA-7)
  
  

• Thermal Mechanical Analyzer (Perkin-Elmer TMA-7)
  
  

• Brabender Plasticorder Mixer
  
  

• Custom Scientific Injection Molding System
  
  

• Two Roll Mill Mixer
  
  

• Philips X-Ray System, modified for underwater use
  
  

• Thermal evaporator Denton Bench Top Turbo-IV

• Laurell spin coater
  
  

• Density determination apparatus
  
  

• LE 1000-2 digital thickness gauge,
  
  

• Dry box
  
  

• Millipore DI water purification system