Lab Facility

Glass & Ceramic Engineering Department (GCE), RUET provides high class lab facility for its student. Multiple equipment are decorated in multiple labs to determine physical, optical, thermal, mechanical, electrical characterization of materials. GCE, RUET is working to bring many other equipment for its student to perform high class research. Here goes a list of our LAB.

Glass Forming Lab

Chemical Analysis Lab

Materials Characterization Lab

Ceramic Forming Lab

XRD Lab

SEM Lab

Nanosynthesis Lab

Materials Testing Lab

Computer Lab

Microstructural Lab

Thin Film Synthesis Lab

Nanosynthesis Lab

MULTI-SCALE CHARACTERIZATION

X-Ray Diffractometer: (BRUKER D8 ADVANCE)

XRD is associated with quantitative phase identification and structural analysis with Bragg-Brentano geometry and scintillation detector.

Features:

Set up: Ambient and high temperature1600oC (max.)
Source: Copper (Cu Kα)
Filter: Nickel (Ni)
Sample compatibility: Powder, Solid, Thin film
Application: Ceramics, refractories, metals, cements, mineral and cellulose can be examined efficiently

Scanning Electron Microscope (ZEISS EVO-18)

Scanning Electron Microscope (ZEISS EVO-18 )
SEM provides excellent quality imaging results from an analytical microscope with the capability to handle all types of material.

Features:

Magnification: 10,00,000x (max.)
Imaging modes: Surface and cross-sectional
Filament: Tungsten (W)
Sample compatibility: Thin film, solid, powder etc.

Scanning Electron Microscope (ZEISS EVO-18)

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERIZATION

Precision Impedance Analyzer (Wayne Kerr 6500B)

Precision Impedance Analyzer provides precise and fast testing of components at frequencies from 20 Hz to 120 MHz.

Features:

Frequency step size: 0.1 mHz
Measurement Parameters: Capacitance (C), Inductance (L), Resistance (R), Reactance (X), Conductance (G), Dissipation Factor (D), Quality Factor (Q), Impedance (Z), Admittance (Y), Phase Angle (Ø)
Filament: Tungsten (W)
Application: Used for passive component design, dielectric material characterization and manufacturing tests

Electrometer (Keithley 6517B)

Electrometer can measure low current very accurately combined with functions like voltage, resistance and charge measurement.

Features:

Current measurement: 10 aA – 20 mA
Voltage measurement: 1 μV – 200 V
Resistance measurement: 1 Ω – 1018 Ω
Charge measurement: 1fC – 2 μC

Electrometer (Keithley 6517B)

MECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATION

Universal Testing Machine (UH64200)

UTM is widely used for tension, compression, bending and shearing of metallic and non-metallic materials.

Features:

Max. force: 2000 kN
Clamping thickness: 50 mm (max.)
Application: Composites, ceramics, metal, glass, concrete, rubber, timber, plastic etc.

Micro Hardness Tester (Struers Duramin-1/-2)

Vickers hardness tester measures the resistance to indentation using light loads complies with ASTM E-384.

Features:

Indenter: Diamond
Max. load: 2 Kg
Sample type: Flat, cylindrical and spherical
Application: Ceramics, glass, metals, sintered materials, integrated circuits, coatings etc.

Micro Hardness Tester (Struers Duramin-1/-2)

Impact Tester (E. J. Payne)

EJP Impact Tester is developed for estimating the resistance of fired ceramic ware on glazed and unglazed items according to ASTM C-368.

Features:

Impact head: Rockwell 55
Max. applied force: 0.50 ft/lb and 0.75 ft/lb
Sample size: Ø 320 mm (max.)
Application: Able to test ceramic tableware

Lathe Machine (C6236/1000)

Lathe is used to perform various operations such as cutting, sanding, knurling, drilling or deformation by rotating the work piece on its axis.

Features:

Distance between centers: 1000 mm
Width of bed: 250 mm
Spindle speed: 45-1800 rpm
Max. section of tool: 20 mm x 20 mm
Application: Wood turning, metal working, metal spinning, thermal spraying, parts reclamation, glass working and shape pottery

Lathe Machine (C6236/1000)

THERMAL CHARACTERIZATION

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC 204 F1)

DSC (ISO 11357-1) quantifies the difference between the heat flow rate of sample and reference pan as a function of temperature and/ or time.

Features:

Temperature range: -180°C ~ 750°C
Heating rate: 0.001 – 200 K/min.
Cooling rate: 200 K/min. (max.)
Atmosphere: Inert, oxidizing, static, dynamic
Application: Melting, crystallization, glass transition, specific heat capacity,
decomposition, polymorphism, liquid crystal transition etc.

Thermal Conductivity Meter (DTC 25)

DTC 25 is a guarded heat flow meter measuring the thermal conductivity at room temperature complies with ASTM -E1530.

Features:

Specimen compatibility: Solids, pastes, liquids and thin films
Thermal conductivity: 0.1 – 20 W/mK
Thermal resistance: 0.0004 – 0.012 m2K/W
Specimen dimension: 32 mm (t) x 50 mm (Ø)
Application: Variety of materials including polymers, ceramics, composites, glasses, rubbers, metals etc. can be measured accurately

Thermal Conductivity Meter (DTC 25)

Dilatometer (DIL 2010 STD)

Dilatometer is typically used for Thermal Dilatometer Analysis (TDA) which helps in determining the dimensional change of materials as a function of temperature.

Features:

Temperature range: Up to 1,000°C
Sample size (max.): 50 mm (l) x 20 mm (Ø)
Furnace heating rate: 0.1-120°C/min.
Application: Glass transition temperature, co-efficient of thermal expansion, curie point, softening point, phase transition, warping, shrinkage etc. can be determined for different materials

OPTICAL CHARACTERIZATION

Refractometer (PTR 2a)

The refractometer has been engineered to measure the refractive index by the critical angle method.

Features:

Scale: Single scan- Refractive Index (RI)
Range: RI 1.32 – 1.68
Temperature range: 15-50oC
Wavelength: Sodium yellow 589 nm
Application: Any types of transparent and translucent solid or liquid samples

Refractometer (PTR 2a)

PHYSICAL CHARACTERIZATION

Pycnometer (Ultrapyc 1200e)

The Ultrapyc 1200e is the ultimate gas pycnometer for measuring the true density and volume of different materials.

Features:

Nominal volume: 0.25-135 cm3
Sample type: Porous solid and powder
Application: Powders, cement, ceramics, charcoals, fibers, fillers, insulating foam etc.

Apparent Density Measuring Apparatus (DDA/1)

This instrument is used to check the compactness of ceramic floor and wall tiles.

Features:

Sample type: powder and solid
Application: Apparent densities, volume of pore, permeability, dry mechanical strength etc.

Apparent Density Measuring Apparatus (DDA/1)

Annealing Point Measuring Unit (ANS-800)

A laboratory bench-top system for determining annealing point temperature and strain point temperature of a glass fiber automatically.

Features:

Temperature range: 800°C (max.)
Load: 1 Kg
Sample dimension: 508 mm (l) x 0.65 mm (Ø)
Atmosphere: Air
Application: Annealing and strain point of glass, elongation of fiber

Glass Softening Point Measuring Unit (SP-3A)

A complete and compact bench-top instrument for approximating the softening point of solid glass pieces by Labino method.

Features:

Temperature: 1000°C (max.)
Heating rate: 25°C/min. (avg.)
Sample size: 5 mm (l) x 5 mm (w) x 3 mm (t)

Glass Softening Point Measuring Unit (SP-3A)

Plasticity Tester (E. J. Payne Pfefferkorn)

It measures the plasticity of clay and other ceramic raw materials.

Features:

Load: 1 Kg
Sample Size: 33 mm (Ø), 40 mm (h)

SPECTROSCOPIC ANALYSIS

UV-VIS Spectrophotometer (T80+)

T80 plus is a double beam UV-Visible spectrophotometer capable to perform photometric measurement, spectrum scans, quantitative determination and DNA/Protein analysis.

Features:

Spectral bandwidth: 2 nm
Wavelength range: 190-1100 nm
Light source: Deuterium lamp and tungsten halogen lamp
Photometric mode: Transmittance, Absorbance, Energy
Detector: Photo diode
Sample type: Thin films, liquids and crystals

UV-VIS Spectrophotometer (T80+)

Flame Photometer (BWB-XP Plus)

Flame photometer is used for quantitative elemental analysis of Li, Na, K, Ca and Ba.

Features:

Sample rate: 3.5 – 5 ml/min
Optimal range (Single point calibration):
Na 0.1-60 ppm
K 0.05-100 ppm
Li 0.05-50 ppm
Ca 1.0 -100 ppm
Application: Flame photometric analysis of cement, glass, beverage, pharmacies, petrochemical, paper, fertilizer etc.

PARTICLE SIZING FACILITIES

Jaw Crusher (Fritsch PULVERISETTE 1)

Jaw Crusher ensures fast and effective pre-crushing (batch wise or continuous) of hard or very hard brittle materials.

Features:

Feed size: Up to 95 mm
Final fineness: 1-10 mm
Throughput: 140 Kg/hr
Application: Rocks, steatite, sintered ceramics, porcelain, fire proof clay, frits, glass, ores, coal, coke, slags, clinker, gypsum, chalk etc.

Jaw Crusher (Fritsch PULVERISETTE 1)

Planetary Ball Mill (PM 200)

Apart from the classical mixing and size reduction processes, PM 200 also meet all the technical requirements for colloidal grinding and have the energy input necessary for mechanical alloying processes.

Features:

Sample rate: 3.5 – 5 ml/min
Feed material: Soft, hard, brittle, fibrous (dry or wet)
Final fineness: <1 µm, for colloidal grinding <0.1 µm
Application: Pulverizing, mixing, colloidal milling and mechanical alloying of materials

Vibratory Sieve Shaker (Fritsch ANALYSETTE 3)

Ideal for sieving, measuring the quantitative particle size distribution of solids and suspensions.

Features:

Dry sieving: 20 μm – 63 mm
Wet sieving: 20 μm – 10 nm
Micro sieving: 5 μm – 100 μm

Vibratory Sieve Shaker (Fritsch ANALYSETTE 3)

CHEMICAL PROCESSING

Spray Dryer (Labplant SS-07A)

Spray dryer produces powder from aqueous solution by atomization process.

Features:

Spray system: 2 way spray type nozzle
Drying capacity: 1500-2000 ml/hr
Air inlet temperature range: 40ºC – 250ºC
Application: Ceramics and advanced materials, bones and tooth, milk and egg products, polymers and resins, plastics etc.

Others:

Features:

Magnetic stirrer: 1500 rpm (max.) and temperature up to 120oC
PH meter: Range of PH -0 to 14
Viscosity tester: Able to measure absolute viscosity, apparent viscosity, kinematic viscosity
Water distillation plant

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FORMING FACILITIES

Jiggering and Jollying Machine (G122)

Jiggering and Jollying machine is used for the production of hollow and flat ceramic wares.

Features:

Dimension: 720 mm (l) x 820 mm (w)
Application: Shaping of plastic clay

Pellet Press (PP 25)

The manual hydraulic press is a compact bench top unit for the fabrication of solid, high quality pellets.

Features:

Pressure: 10 – 250 kN
Dies: Ø 32 / Ø 40 mm
Application: Preparation of pellets of powder

Pellet Press (PP 25)

Automatic Hydraulic Press (MIGNON S)

It is an automatic hydraulic pressing unit used for preparing tiles.

Features:

Working pressure: 1-120 bar
Application: Forging, clinching, molding, blanking and punching

HIGH TEMPERATURE FACILITIES

Furnace

Types: Muffle furnace, Glass melting furnace, Conventional kiln.

Features:

Temperature: 1800oC, 1600oC and 1300oC respectively
Materials: Glass, Ceramics, Metals, Alloys etc.
Use: Can be used for melting, sintering, calcination, heat treatment, induction hardening, induction melting and annealing

Furnace

Oven and Hot Plate

Oven and Hot Plate

It is an automatic hydraulic pressing unit used for preparing tiles.

Features:

Oven: 260 – 520oC
Hot plate: 350oC
Application: Can be used for heating and drying

MICROSCOPIC ANALYSIS

Biological Microscope (Motic BA 210 and BA 310)

Image Analyzer

Features:

Magnification: 4x, 10x, 40x and 100x
Optical system: Color Corrected Infinity System (CCIS)
Camera: 3 Mega pixel
Image resolution: 2048x1536

Biological Microscope (Motic BA 210 and BA 310)