Aims and Objectives
To develop and refine the melt quenching technique for glass synthesis, improving the quality and properties of the resulting materials.
To provide comprehensive training and research opportunities for students, preparing them for careers in academia, industry and research institutions.
To synthesize and characterize new types of glass with enhanced properties for various applications including optical, mechanical, structural and electronic use.
To promote collaboration across various scientific disciplines.
Equipment Available
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High temperature (1450ºC) muffle furnace used for melting the precursor material
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Mortar and pestle used for grinding the material
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Weighing machine used for measure the weight of the sample
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High temperature muffle furnace (800° C) used for annealing the glass to escape it from thermal stress
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High quality polarizing machine used for polish the glass for its further characterization
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Various type of crucibles used such as – silica crucible and alumina crucible
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