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
Location
The Furnas Hall Materials Characterization Laboratory is located in rooms #109/110 Furnas Hall on UB's North Campus (Amherst, NY).
For additional information or to schedule lab time, contact:
Zongmin (Shirley) Bei, PhD
Senior Research Support Specialist
Shared Instrumentation Laboratories
(716) 645-5165