Thermal Analyzer Coupled with Advanced Mass Spectrometry for Optical Materials Research
Abstract
Successful manufacturing strategies for innovative materials combine a strong knowledge of processing methods that yield repeatable material properties confirmed with comprehensive characterization tools. Novel optical ceramics and glass-ceramics required for the next generation of Department of Defense (DoD) systems require precision metrology and the ability to correlate their composition and processing variables to their optical performance. The proposed funding request is to advance both capability and efficiency of our Optical Materials Laboratory’s (OML’s) property characterization facilities at the University of Central Florida (UCF) through the acquisition of a combined Thermogravimetric-Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Mass spectrometry (TG-DSC-MS) system. The proposed system will offer the ability to acquire high precision measurements on the stability of materials at high temperatures, including thermal decomposition kinetics with high-resolution. This capability will enable the characterization of numerous oxide and non-oxide ceramics and glasses over a range of temperature corresponding to their synthesis, forming and-or environment of use. This will be crucial to the advancement of recent research initiatives on novel, low-loss bulk laser ceramics, nanocomposites for fiber lasers and infrared glass-ceramics, as well as a variety of other cross-disciplinary research programs on the UCF campus.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 06, 2024
- Source ID
- FA95502310383
Entities
People
- Romain Gaume
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- University of Central Florida