Materials Lab

Explore the Materials Science Lab: A Hub for Engineering Innovation and Hands-On Learning

The Materials Science Lab provides an immersive, hands-on learning experience where students gain practical skills in testing, analyzing, and selecting materials for engineering projects. Using cutting-edge equipment and advanced software like Granta Edupack, students reverse-engineer products, explore material properties through forensic research and testing, and master the core principles of material science to solve real-world engineering challenges.

Advanced Testing Equipment

The lab is equipped with state-of-the-art devices for materials testing, providing valuable insight into the microscopic properties of materials. Key machines and tools include:

• Handheld Laser (LIBS): Characterizes metals by creating a plasma on the surface and analyzing the emitted light as atoms recombine.
• Raman Laser: Analyzes polymer vibrational properties to identify and characterize different types of polymers.
• MTS Tensile Test Machine: Tests materials such as metals, polymers, and composites to determine essential mechanical properties like stiffness, yield strength, tensile strength, and ductility.
• Precision Scales: Measures material density, while Dremels test carbon content in steels via spark analysis.
• Hardness and Microhardness Testing: Non-destructive tests that assess surface hardness and correlate to overall strength.
• Keyence Digital Microscope: Provides up to 200x magnification for detailed surface and microstructure analysis.
• Biomaterials Testing Equipment: Measures surface properties like friction and waterproofing to understand material interactions in different environments.
• Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM): Offers high-resolution imaging and elemental composition analysis at micron and nanometer scales, with real-time visualization on a large-screen TV.

Step into the Materials Science Lab—where future engineers turn theory into practice, gaining hands-on experience with the latest testing technologies to solve real-world challenges. Explore the lab through these photos and see how our students push the boundaries of material science.