Working in the field of applied materials science, we understand that the use of modern equipment is essential for obtaining results that are relevant both scientifically and industrially. Updating experimental facilities and ensuring the functionality of existing equipment is a top priority for us. The PNU-NanoLab equipment is a product of international projects, and we continue to work in this direction.
In the autumn of 2024, the process of certifying the laboratory began, aiming for a state certificate confirming that the results obtained at PNU-NanoLab comply with international measurement quality standards (ДСТУ-ISO).
Obtaining information about electron-nuclear interactions in iron-containing materials in the temperature range 77-300K
The EXPERT 3L X-ray fluorescence analyzer provides fast (typically 2–30 s) multicomponent determination of the mass fraction of elements in metals and alloys, as well as in inorganic samples (ores, minerals, ceramics, glass) from Na with detection limits of 1–10 ppm. It provides an approximate estimate of the carbon content in steels and cast irons. The chamber is 300×150×240 mm, with samples weighing from 1 mg to 10 kg. To increase sensitivity to “light” elements, helium purging is used, and radiation safety is confirmed by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.
The ULAB 108UV+ spectrophotometer is a compact UV-Vis instrument for analytical and educational research: a range of 190–1100 nm with a spectral slit of 2 nm enables measurement of optical density, transmittance, and concentration, as well as simple kinetic studies. Automatic wavelength setting Low stray light (~0.05 %T) and stability to ±0.001 A/hour.
Obtaining information about the crystal structure, phase composition and microstructural characteristics of solids
Determination of electrical conductive characteristics of materials in the frequency range 0.01 Hz-100 kHz
Obtaining information about phase transitions and thermal effects in solids
Obtaining information on the specific surface area and pore size distribution by low-temperature nitrogen adsorption
Obtaining information on the electrochemical characteristics of materials by methods of cyclic voltammetry, potentiometry, polarography, amperometry, chronopotentiometry
Modification of materials by thermal and ultrasonic methods
Hydrothermal synthesis of nanomaterials
Preparation of electrode samples of controlled thickness for hybrid supercapacitors
Spectrophotometer programmable UV-1900і is a UV-Vis instrument for analytical and educational research: a range of 190–1100 nm with a spectral slit of 0.5 nm enables measurement of optical density, transmittance, and concentration, as well as simple kinetic studies. Automatic wavelength setting Low stray light (~0.01 %T)
Study of the kinetic characteristics of processes and chemical reactions
The NOVOTEST TS-BRV stationary hardness tester combines three classic methods — Brinell, Rockwell, and Vickers — in a single device with several load stages. Typical test load ranges cover Rockwell 60/100/150 kgf, Brinell 31.25/62.5/187.5 kgf, and Vickers 30/100 kgf, with a hold time of 2–60 seconds. The device is suitable for measuring the characteristics of steel, cast iron, hard alloys, and non-ferrous metals.
Autolab PGSTAT302N — high-precision potentiostat-galvanostat for electrochemical research with (±30 V, 1 MHz bandwidth); maximum current ±2 A (expandable to 20 A with the Booster20A module), current resolution up to 30 fA — for tasks ranging from microelectrodes to high currents. The FRA32M module provides impedance spectroscopy in potentiostatic and galvanostatic modes in the range of 10 μHz–1 MHz with Nyquist, Bode, Admittance, Dielectric, Mott–Schottky – NOVA package 2-, 3-, and 4-electrode circuits are supported; the system is optimized for EIS and DC/AC testing of fuel cells, batteries, and supercapacitors.