Materials Characterization Lab

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The Materials Characterization Lab (MCL) is an advanced analytical facility supporting materials research with a wide range of techniques & services. 

Access to state-of-the-art instrumentation is available with both assistance or self-use in:

  • electron microscopy (SEM, TEM)
  • X-ray diffraction
  • optical microscopy (conventional & inverted)
  • physical property analysis (including hardness & micro-indentation)
  • materials processing (specimen preparation, heat treatment, metal evaporation, and sputtering)

Location

Washburn Shops

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

100 Institute Road

Worcester, MA 01609

Checks should be mailed to:  

Worcester Polytechnic Institute 

Financial Services 

100 Institute Road 

Worcester MA 01609