Materials Characterization Laboratory

The Materials Characterization Laboratory (MCL) is an analytical user facility, which serves the materials community at WPI, offering a range of analytical techniques and support services. MCL is part of the Materials Science and Engineering Program, directed by Professor Richard D Sisson, Jr. By using the lab, materials researchers can access major instruments in the area of electron microscopy (SEM, TEM), x-ray diffraction, optical microscopy (conventional and inverted), physical property determination (hardness and micro indentation hardness), and materials processing (specimen preparation, heat treatment, metal evaporation and sputtering). All of the instruments are available for hands-on use by students and faculty. Licensed users have 24-hour access to the instruments. Training is available by appointment throughout the year. The MCL is also open to researchers from other universities and local industries.

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For more information

Prof. Richard D. Sisson, Jr.
Materials Science and Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609
(508)831-5335
Fax: 508-831-5178

sisson@wpi.edu

Faculty Information

The faculty member in charge of the operation
of this lab isProf. Sisson, any questions concerning
the laboratories' operation and usage should be
directed to him.

Prof. Richard Sisson, Jr.

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