MCFF
The Materials Characterization Fabrication Core Facility (MCFF) powers research and innovation at Michigan Tech by providing world-class tools for imaging, analysis, environmental testing, and micro/nanofabrication. With ten specialized core labs, MCFF delivers the data, expertise, and hands-on training researchers need to move ideas forward fast. From advanced materials to environmental systems, MCFF is the hub where discovery meets precision.
MCFF houses an extensive array of electron microanalytical and x-ray instruments. Five discrete facilities featuring state-of-the-art equipment comprise the MCFF.
MCFF Equipment
To facilitate user support, MCFF is organized into core areas that group similar instrumentation. Those facilities and equipment are identified in the following areas:
- Aquatic Analysis (AQUA)
- Confocal Imaging Core Lab
- Electron Microscopy Core Lab
- Laboratory for Environmental Analysis Core Lab (LEAF)
- Mass Spectrometry Core Lab
- Microfabrication Core Lab
- Scanning Probe and Optical Microscopy Core Lab
- Surface Analysis Core Lab
- Water Quality Analysis Core Lab (AQUA)
- X-ray Analysis Core Lab
- Nano Indentation Core Lab
Other Structural and Characterization Labs and Equipment
| MSE Labs and Equipment | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Varied Sample Preparation Techniques | M&M 637 | Liz Miller |
| Optical Microscopy and Metallography | M&M U107 | Daniel Seguin |
| Image Analysis and Processing | M&M 631 | Liz Miller |
| Powder Characterization | M&M 532 | Paul Fraley |
| Encapsulation/Glass Working Station | Paul Fraley | |
| Xenon Lamp | Paul Fraley | |
| LECO Light Element Chemical Analyses | M&M U109 | Daniel Seguin |
| X-Ray Diffraction | M&M 629 | Edward Laitila |