Notre Dame Materials Characterization Facility

The Materials Characterization Facility (MCF) is a shared resource core facility at the University of Notre Dame open to both internal and external use. It is home to a comprehensive suite of analytical instruments along with a highly trained staff with the experience to tackle a wide range of analytical and research projects. MCF staff regularly consult with external clients to develop approaches to solve unique technical challenges, often connecting clients with Notre Dame professors and other experts. Contact the MCF to discuss contract analysis, research projects and proposal writing including STTR and SBIR efforts, general materials analysis and scientific consulting, life cycle analysis, and modeling. The MCF provides instrumentation and expertise for the characterization of solids, liquids and gasses. Major techniques include XPS, high resolution XRD, electron microprobe, gas chromatography, Raman, TGA, DSC, mass spectrometry, AFM, surface and optical profilometry, rheometer, mechanical testing, tribology, FTIR, UV-Vis, powder XRD, particle shape & size analyzer, DLS, zetasizer, surface area and pore size distribution). Other analytical techniques are also available. Contact us with a scientific question or idea for a research project and we can help you with your next step.