Processing and Sintering

Equipment allocated in the Computer Engineering building, Reina Mercedes campus

  • Spark Plasma Sintering, SPS (Dr. Sinter, Inc. model 515 S)
  • VIbrating ball mill (Retsch, MM200)
  • Manual presses (Astur Sinter and Vaneox Pressing Technology, Fluxana)
  • Precision scale (Mettler-Toledo, GR.-200)
  • Ultrasound bath (Clifton, Bandelin Sonorex Digitec)
  • Rotatory evaporator (Buehi, R-100)
  • Hot plates with magnetic stirring (SBS)
  • Ultrasound probes (KT 600)

Metallography and TEM thin films preparation

Equipment allocated in the Faculty of Physics building, Reina Mercedes Campus.

  • Automatic grinder-polisher (Buehler, Beta grinder-polisher)
  • Low speed saws (Buehler, Isomet 11-1180) and linear precision saw (Buehler, Isomet 4000)
  • Wheel grinder (Struers TS, Discoplan)
  • Mounting press (Buehler/Metaserv, Pneumet II)
  • Dimple Grinder (Gatan, Model 656)
  • Ultrasonic Disc Cutter (Gatan, Model 601)
  • Precision cut-off /grinding machine (QATM, QCUT 150A, 2021)
  • Mounting press (Buehler, Simplimet 4000, 2021)
  • Grinder-Polisher (Buehler, Ecomet 30, 2021)

Mechanical testing at room and high temperatures

Equipment allocated in the Faculty of Physics building, Reina Mercedes Campus.

  • Universal mechanical testing machine equipped with a furnace for room and high temperature tests (Zwick / Roell Zmart. Pro Instron 1185)
  • Testing machine for creep tests with gas flow (developed by CNRS laboratories)
  • Tribometer (Microtest, MT/30/SCM/T)
  • Durometer (Wilson, VH1150)
  • Equipment and software for elastic constant measurement by the impulse excitation technique (ATCP Physical Engineering, Sonelastic®)

Electrical conductivity measurement and piezoelectricity

Equipment allocated in the ICMS. Isla de la Cartuja

  • Impedance analyzer (Agilent, 4294A) equipped with a controlled atmosphere furnace (Hobersal, ST115020)

Equipment allocated in Reina Mercedes campus

  • Piezoelectric meter  (Berlincourt, 2000 pF/N) for d33 measuring.
  • High voltage polarization system with 30 kV/2mA power supply and polarization device.
  • Multimeter (Keithley, 6517B/E)

Other

Equipment allocated in Reina Mercedes campus

  • Plasma etching (Emitech, k1050X)
  • Autoclave (SanoClav)
  • Confocal optical microscope (Leica, DCM3D)
  • Furnace (Lenton Furnaces)
  • Drying and heating chamber (Binder, FED056-230V, STANDARD 2022)
  • 3D Printer (Regemat BIOVI) with high temperature syringue (up to 250°C)

Equipment commonly accessed at the Center of Innovation and Technology of the University of Seville (CITIUS)

Equipment allocated in CITIUS I and in Celestino Mutis building, in  Reina Mercedes Campus