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About CRIF

Central Research Instrumentation Facility (CRIF) is an integrated facility to provide high-end analytical services to academic and industrial research. The CRIF works with a motto to bring out the research output of scholars matching the international standards. The central facility caters to the department requirements under a single umbrella by fostering interdisciplinary research. Students from the different branches of science and engineering come here for research and experimentation, creating a vibrant cross-disciplinary atmosphere. The CRIF is committed to expanding to facilitate state-of-the-art laboratory services to all academia and industries located across the country. The facility is spread across in an area of 19000 sq. ft.

Liquid Chromatography-High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (LC-HRMS)

Make:Agilent Technologies

Model: QTOF 6530

Cost :1,22,87,540.00

Applications:The molecular structure of petroleum components, industrial products, pharmaceuticals and biomolecules can be judged. The purity of the finished chemical industrial products is established.

Specifications:

MASS Spectrometer

Mass Range m/z 100-20000 High mass range

m/z 50-3200 High-resolution mode

Sensitivity (1 pg. Reserpine signal noise ratio >180:1)
Mass Accuracy <2ppm
Resolution (FWHM) 20000
Ionization Method: ESI & APCI

1) ESI positive & negative 2) APCI positive & negative

LC SYSTEM

Pump:1290 infinity quaternary pump with 1200 bar maximum pressure
Detector:1260 infinity Diode array detector(DAD)190-950nm
Flow rate:0.001-5ml/min

X Band ESR Spectroscopy

MakeJEOL RESONANCE Inc., Japan

Model:JES-FA100

Cost :97,19,783.00

Applications: ESR Spectrometer is used for the measurement of species that contain unpaired electrons (Free radicals, transition metal complexes, molecular structure, valence electron wave functions, electron transport, crystal & ligand field splitting, relaxation mechanisms and reaction kinetics, odd-electron molecules, rare earth ions etc. ESR is a powerful non-destructive and non-intrusive analytical method. ESR yields meaningful structural information even from ongoing chemical or physical processes, without influencing the process itself.

Specifications:

Standard Frequency (X band) - 8.75-9.65 GHz
Sensitivity - 7x109 spins/0.6mT
Resolution – 3 μT or better-Temperature study - Variable Temperature facility (-153 to +25 °C)

Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical-Emission spectroscopy

Make: Agilent Technologies

Model: 700 series

Cost :27,58,005.00

Applications: This technique is used for quantitative and qualitative determination of the metals and metalloids in the following sample.

Biological
Environmental
Pharmaceutical
Industrial
Aqueous and Organic

Specifications:

Plasma Generator

RF Generator: Solid-state generator with quick (<1 hour) warm-up
Frequency: 27.12 MHz or higher
Power: Up to 1500 watts (computer-adjustable)
Controls: Fully computer-controlled and software-driven
Argon: Argon flow rates monitored
Plasma Detection: Plasma should be radially viewed / or axially viewed/ or dually viewed (through protective screens)
Chiller: Internal (by Peltier) or External along with equipment for RF coil cooling

Optical System

Wavelength range: 170to 770 mm wider
Focal length: more than 0.5 meters for holographic grating/More than 0.32 meter for Echelle grating
Optical Resolution:
- Better than 10 pm in the UV range (below 300 nm)
- Better than 17 pm in the visible range (above 350nm)

UV purge: Nitrogen/argon pure/gas sealed for 165 to 190nm please specify the gas consumption during the analytical flow (considering UV elements), standby and shutdown mode.

UV-Vis NIR Spectrophotometer

Make: Agilent Technologies

Model: Carry 5000

Cost :39,49,816.00

Applications: The electronic transitions and band gaps of semiconductors, thin films, etc. can be determined. Electronic structures of polymers, complexes, biomolecules, materials, pharmaceuticals and other products can be evaluated.

Specifications:

Photometric System: Double Beam, Double Monochromatic
Wavelength Range: 3300 to 175 nm (+)
Bandwidth: 0.01 and 0.04 nm (+)
Resolution: 0.048 and 0.2 nm (+)

Flouresence Workstation

Make: HORIBA INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED, USA

Model: FL-1000

Cost :74,48,136.00

Applications: Molecular and solid-state fluorescence emission can be monitored and quantum lifetime measurements can be evaluated. Materials in all states and biological samples can be investigated.

Specifications:

Excitation & Emission Wavelength Range: 200nm – 1000nm
Wavelength Accuracy: 0.5

Universal Testing Machine (UTM)

Make: JINAN TESTING EQUIPMENT IE CORPORATION, China

Model: WDW-100S

Cost :61,93,158.00

Applications: It can perform many standard tensile and compression tests on materials, components and structures. Physical and mechanical attributes of metals, alloys, finished solid products, etc., can be studied. Aforesaid tests can also be performed under sub-zero (-100C) and high-temperature (up to 1000C) conditions.

Specifications:

Maximum Load : ± 100kN
Temperature : -100⁰C to 300⁰C (chamber)

300⁰C to 1000⁰C (3-Zone split furnace)

Available extensometers: 25mm, Resolution=0.1μm (15% maximum strain)

12.5mm. Resolution=0.1μm

Day Light: 1400 mm
Speed range: 0.0005 mm/min to 500mm/min

Trinocular Polarizing Microscope

Make: Olympus

Model: BX53

Cost :12,43,448.00

Applications: Trinocular Polarizing Upright Research Microscope withInfinity corrected optical system. External power supply. Coaxialcoarse and fine focussing 1 micron, with torque adjustable focusstopper with built-in filter cassettes (NCB filter, Blue and otherconversion filters)

Specifications:

Transmitted Illumination:12v 100w halogen external with power supply 12v 100w lamp halogen lamp 12v 100w (2Nos).

Polarizer: Intermediate tube with 360deg rotatable polarizer for transmitted light fitted below the condenser with a swing in the swing-out facility.

Eye Piece tube: Three-way trinocular eyepiece tube 100/0,0/100,20/80 or 50/50 light distribution.

Eyepiece Type: 10*eyepiece with 22 mm or better field of view and dioptre adjustment on both eyepiece and one-piece with a crosshair.

NMR Spectroscopy

Make: Bruker

Model: Ascend 400 MHz

Cost :1,85,00,00

Applications: Molecular Structure Determination of

Condenser: Achromatic strain-free condenser N.A0.90with iris diaphragm. Compensator: Quartz wedge lambda tint plate and bedeck.

Reflected illuminated: Attached with halogen illumination lamp 100w halogen illuminated with external power supply incident light polarizer 360degrotatable analyser with filler Organic compounds, Pharmaceuticals and Drugs. Structure and atomic arrangements in molecules and crystals can be investigated. Kinetic and temperature studies of reaction mixtures.

1D-NMR: 1H, 13C, 31P, 19F, DEPT-135, DEPT-90, DEPT-45,1D_NOESY,Water Suppression, VT Temperature

2D-NMR: *HOMO: NOESY, COSY, TOCSY

*HETERO: HSQC, HMBC

Specifications:

UltraShield^TM Plus 9.4T magnet
5 mm BBFOPLUS probe, optimized for X-nuclei direct observation. Broadband in a frequency range between 31P and 15N. This probe has 2H "lock" channel and z gradient that allows us to carry out 2D spectroscopy and hetero correlation 19F/1H and 1H/19F.
Control temperature unit (from -50 °C to 50 °C).

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Make: TESCAN

Model: VEGA3 LMU

Cost :1,00,00,000

Applications: Surface Studies, Nano Particle imaging, Phase transitions, Corrosion products and all kinds of solid material studies.

Specifications:

Electron Gun: Tungsten heated cathode / optionally LaB6

Resolution: 1 μm in the secondary electron mode at a working distance of 5 mm

X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)

Make: Panalytical

Model: X-pert powder

Cost :1,00,00,000

Applications: Powder XRD equipment can be used for the characterization of powder samples for the phase analysis, Identifying crystalline phases and orientation and crystallographic information. This equipment can also capture data from the bulk polycrystalline samples after the required sample preparation. Structural properties such as Lattice parameters, Strain, Grain size, texture and epitaxy can be determined from the data. The XRD diffraction data will be provided to the user and the user can investigate the above materials' properties by analysing the data.

Specifications:

Source: Cu target X-Ray tube
X-Ray Power: 2KW
Operation Modes: Vertical & Horizontal
Accuracy: ±0.0025
2º θ Measurement range: 6⁰ to130º
Diffractometer radius: 130 to 230 mm
Radiation: Cu Kα;
Software: X’perthighscore plus

TGDTA

Make: Netzsch

Model: Regulars STA 2500

Cost :22,79,273.62

Applications: High-performance analytical instruments by NETZSCH Analysing & Testing allow for comprehensive analysis of the thermal properties of a great variety of materials. Select the appropriate testing methods for your polymers and other organic materials, metals and alloys, ceramics, glass, building materials or other inorganic materials from among our various series of instruments.

Specifications:

Temp. range: RT to 1700^oC
Heating Rate: 0.1^o-100^oC/min.
Weight:10mg to 40mg
Atmosphere: Argon, Nitrogen
Purge gas flow:50,
Protective gas flow: 20
Sample capacity(Max): 200mg
Pans:30micro litre

Impedance Analyser

Make: Biologic

Model: MTZ35

Cost :31,81,094.45

Applications: : Impedance analysers are often used for characterization of many electrochemical devices, such as photovoltaic cells, fuel cells and batteries that are commonly utilized in renewable energy applications. Depending upon the specifications of these devices, they are quite expensive and their use in many low-cost applications is limited. This study demonstrates a practical impedance analyser application based on the cross-correlation method. Some techniques for extending the bandwidth of the analyser and smoothing out the frequency response are presented. The theoretical studies are verified on a digitally controlled boost converter that identifies a second-order impedance network

Specifications:

Temp:1100c

Frequency range:10-35MHz

Accuracy:0.05

Insulation material: Alumina Fibre

Heating System: Super Kanthal 1350°C wire built in a cement cylinder

Temperature Range: Ambient up to 1100°C

Temperature Controller: PM6 Walton PID controller

Temperature Sensors: K-Type Thermocouple

Temperature Control Accuracy: Better than +/-1°C

Temperature scan: adjustable (from 0.1 °C/min to 20 °C/min)

Safety Features: Emergency stop button; Buzzer sound alarm; Temperature safety limit

1800⁰C Furnace

Make: Nabertherm

Model: LTH02/16

Cost :10,75,647.00

Specification: Max temp:1800c

Chamber dimentions:90*150*150mm

Chamber volume: 2lit

Power rating:3.0

Adjustable air inlet

Type B thermocouple

Max programs: 9 Steps

Electrochemical Workstation

Make: ZAHNER

Model:IM6e

Cost :14,36,575.00

Specifications:

Frequency Range DC-1MHz

ADC/DAC resolution 16 bit

Shell Ground

Harmonic reject >60dB@ 0.5 full scale

Dimensions 364 x 160 x376 mm * Weight 12 Kg

Vacuum Arc Melting

Make: VEC Solutions

Cost :8,61,343.00

Specifications:

Fast response time
Covering range from 0.5mb to 10-3 mbar
Rugged construction of sensors
Single gauge head for entire measuring range
Metal G.H with standard KF-10 coupling
Measuring range: 0.5mbar 1x10-3mbar
Mode: Analog
Tolerance (Accuracy):20 %
Power Supply : 230V Ac single phase 50 Hz
G.H. Connection: KF-10
Response Time: about 1 sec
Principle: Thermal Conductivity

Output: 0 to 100 mV DC at fsd used for controller

Differential Scanning Calorimeter

Make:PerkinElmer

Model:DSC8000

Specifications:

Range -180 C to 750 C

Accuracy ±0.05 C Using on-set temperatures of Indium melting peak

Precision ±0.008 C

Data points/sec 33

Controlled heating rates 0.01 to 300 C/min

Controlled cooling rates 0.01 to 150 C/min

Controlled Cooling Ambient coolant – nitrogen purge

10 C/min to 22 C

20 C/min to 35 C

50 C/min to 70 C

100 C/min to 125 C

1700⁰C Furnace/1600⁰C Furnace

Make: OKAY

Model: LTH02/16

Specification: Max temp:1700c

Heating element Mo, Disilicide,

Heating Space:150w*150 H*150mm

Segments:16

Condenser: Achromatic strain-free condenser N.A0.90with iris diaphragm.

Compensator: Quartz wedge lambda tint plate and bedeck.

CRIF TEAM

1. Dr. T Krishna Sai, Principal Scientific Officer

2. Shri V Sudhakar, Technical Officer

3. Shri M Harish, Technical Officer

4. Shri D Ravikumar, Technical Officer

5. Smt GSR Sanjeevini, Technical Officer

Mail ID: techofficer_crif@nitw.ac.in

Landline Phone No : +91 870 2462966-2965

A laboratory setup for Antenna design is formed at CRIF. Purchase order for procurement of Anechoic Chamber, Vector Network Analyser, Spectrum Analyser and PCB Prototype are in Place. The set up will become operational in April, 2022.

Mail ID: techofficer_crif@nitw.ac.in

Landline Phone No : +91 870 2462966-2965

03 Aug 2022 : Call for registrations for "One-week training program on Characterization of Materials/Compounds by using Advanced Instruments " (August 16-22, 2022) at Osmania University, under the DST-funded STUTI-21 Project organized by Osmania University (Spoke) & NIT Warangal (Hub)

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