Polymer & Interface Science Lab

Cahn DCA-322 Dynamic Contact Angle Analyzer
Assesses adhesion compatibility of materials and measures advancing and receding contact angles to assess surface energies of liquid and solid samples.
HP 6850 Series Gas Chromatograph System
Determines and quantifies various organic compounds in different solutions.
Brookfield DV-I Viscometer
Determines viscosity of adhesives.
Perkin-Elmer Pyris 1 Calorimeter
Computer-controlled, temperature range of -170 °C to 750 °C, linear heating and cooling rates from 0.1 °C/min to 500 °C/min, high-pressure cell, isothermal and modulated modes, 24-sample robot arm. DSC is used to determine the degree of cure, curing temperature, specific heat capacity, glass transition temperature, and melting temperature.
Isotemp Programmable Forced-Draft Furnace
Variable temperature control to maximum 1125°C (2057°F).
SSI Sunshine Gel-Time Meter
For the determination of gel rate of adhesives.
VWR Refrigerated Circulator Model 1197
Provides extended cooling down to a temperature of -45°C with a large 13 liter reservoir. Ideal for direct immersion of samples as well as circulating temperature-controlled fluid.