Materials Characterization Lab
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)
Facility Manager
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