ThermoCalc Workstation
- Hardware: Dell Precision 3680 Workstation
- Databases: TC database (Fe- and steel, Ti- and TiAl); Mobility database (Fe- and steel)
- Modules: Additive Manufacturing module, Diffusion module
FACILITIES
Research Facilities
Our laboratory combines computational tools and experimental equipment for alloy design, materials processing, characterization, and mechanical testing to support cutting-edge research in structural materials.
Where We Work
A look at the group's working and sample preparation spaces.
Computational Facilities
Mechanical Testing
Cryogenic Chamber for UTM
- Temperature range: 0 °C to ~ -190 °C
Digital Image Correlation (DIC) Setup
- Use: Full-field strain measurement accessory for the department’s tensile testing machine
Processing Facilities
Atmosphere-Controlled Furnace
- Max working temperature: 1300 °C
- Volume: 12 liters
- Atmosphere: Vacuum & inert gas
- Data logging: Built-in, with USB port
Programmable DC Power Supply
- Voltage: 0–30 V
- Current: 0–10 A
- Display resolution: 10 mV / 1 mA
- Interface: SMPS, with USB
Vacuum Pump
- Use: Maintains vacuum in the desiccator used for sample storage
Sample Preparation
Automatic Polishing Machine
- Loading system: Individual & central pressure loading
- Sample holders: 6
Manual Polishing Station
- Use: Manual paper polishing area for sample preparation
Ultrasonic Cleaner
- Capacity: 5 L
- Ultrasonic power: 120 W
- Heater power: 100 W
- Working temperature range: Ambient +5 °C to 80 °C
Analytical Balance
- Capacity: 220 g
- Readability: 0.1 mg
- Add-on: Density kit
Magnetic Stirrer & Hot Plate
- Use: Solution mixing and heating for sample preparation
Department & Institute Infrastructure
Additional research facilities are available through the Department of Metallurgical Engineering and the central research facilities at IIT (BHU).