Electronic Materials
Our electronic materials characterisation facilities include electrical characterisation facilities including current-voltage and capacitance-voltage measurements and sheet resistance measurements
Assessment of material suitability
If you need to understand the performance of different materials used within specific applications where corrosion is a potential, we can undertake analysis of your candidate materials
Process Simulation Modelling of Dormer Tools (Sheffield) Ltd
Dormer Tools Sheffield Ltd a large local tool manufacturer requested the help of the university to understand areas for improvement of efficiencies in both of their manufacturing plants. The university suggested using a Knowledge Transfer Partnership Scheme to achieve their objectives.
Standard Test Techniques for Paints
We offer a range of techniques for the characterisation of paint coatings in terms of their physical durability, mechanical properties and anti-corrosive performance
Materials testing
The Materials and Engineering Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Institute offers a wide range of services relating to materials testing
Ceramic materials and powders
We offer a full service for the analysis and characterisation of ceramic materials. Our unique combination of materials characterisation and analysis equipment, together with our team of expert and experienced staff in materials research, allows us to deliver the results you require
Metals analysis
We offer a full service for the analysis and characterisation of metallic materials and components. Our unique combination of materials characterisation and analysis equipment, together with our team of expert and experienced staff in materials research, allows us to deliver the results you require.
Corrosion testing facilities
A list of facilities and equipment for corrosion testing at Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ's Materials and Engineering Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Institute
Optical imaging and analysis systems
The Eifeler Image Analysis Suite is a comprehensive imaging system consisting of an Olympus BX40 high magnification optical microscope linked via a CCD camera to a dedicated PC
Microscopy
In some instances, microscopy can give useful information regarding the extent or mode of corrosion degradation or failure