Critical Minerals and Energy Systems Innovation Center (formerly CAES)
Name
Microscopy and Characterization Suite (MaCS)
Building
UPB
Primary Facility Type
Post Irradiation Examination
Secondary Facility Type
No Secondary Facility Type Defined
Tertiary Facility Type
No Tertiary Facility Type Defined
Core Functions
The Microscopy and Characterization Suite (MaCS) is a state-of-the-art materials characterization laboratory that provides cross-cutting capabilities that support the University Partnerships Building (UPB) mission in multiple initiative areas.
Unique Functions
Post Irradiation Examination; provides imaging and chemical analysis down to sub-Angstrom scale; equipped with dual-beam FIB, STEM, LEAP, SEM, Nanomill, XRD, microhardness tester, etc.
