Furnas Hall Materials Characterization Laboratory

The Furnas Hall Materials Characterization Laboratory lets you conduct cost-effective analysis and characterization of a wide range of materials. With four research bays and nearly 1,700 square feet of space, this lab provides the resources needed to analyze liquid, powder, surface and bulk materials.

Availability

The Furnas Hall Materials Characterization Laboratory is available for shared use by:

UB students
UB faculty
Researchers at other academic institutions
Government
Industry

Technical capabilities

Chromatography
Lyophilization / Freeze Drying
Metrology (SEMs, optical microscopes, ellipsometer, profilometer located in EE Cleanroom)
Microscopy (SEMs & optical microscopes located in EE Cleanroom)
Sample Preparation and Processing
Spectrometry and Spectroscopy
Thermal Processing and Analysis (DSC, DSC/TGA)
Velocimetry
X-ray Diffraction and Fluorescence (XRD)

Services

Facility orientation
On-site technical support, training & assistance
Project consultation

Fees are charged on an hourly basis.

Hours of Operation

The Furnas Hall Materials Characterization Laboratory is available for use 24/7

Materials Characterization Equipment

Safety, Training and Orientation

Location

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The Furnas Hall Materials Characterization Laboratory is located in rooms #109/110 Furnas Hall on UB's North Campus (Amherst, NY).

Campus map and information

For additional information or to schedule lab time, contact:

Zongmin (Shirley) Bei, PhD
Senior Research Support Specialist
Shared Instrumentation Laboratories
(716) 645-5165