Condensed Matter Research Lab - Bannari Amman Institute of Technology

Condensed Matter Research Laboratory (CMRL) is well established Liquid Crystal Research Lab under the Department of Physics, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam. CMRL consists of sophisticated instrument such as Polarizing Optical Microscope (POM) attached with SONY CCD camera, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC 60Plus), Impedance analyser, etc., This lab had been equipped with help of central Govt. funding agencies (DST, DAE-BRNS) and BIT management. CMRL has been effectively utilized by PhD, BE, B.Tech M.SC and M.Phil students to enhance their knowledge by doing research activities. In CMRL, different kinds of hydrogen bonded liquid crystals are designed, synthesized and characterized for optoelectronic device applications. As a project investigator, Dr V N Vijayakumar/AP Level III/Physics is appointed as CMRL incharge and encompassing with different research activities by publishing more than 60 research articles in various peer reviewed international journals (Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis etc).

Polarizing Optical MicroscopeTemperature ControllerDifferential Scanning CalorimetryImpedance Analyzer

Polarizing Optical Microscope

About the Instrument

Description	Technical Specifications
Instrument name	Olympus Polaraizing Microscope
Make	Japan
Technical Specification of the Instrument	BX53M (Advanced Level), LED lamp, SONY CCD camera
Experiments conducted using the Instrument	LC phase, textural observations and recording
Sample Measurements and Graphs
Specimen/Sample requirements for the Instrument	Sample should be a liquid crystal
Outcome of the Instrument	Textural recording and analysis, Phase transition temperature, thermochromism etc.
Any others	Nil

Samples Requirements

Sample Type	Sample Conc.	Sample State	Pretreatment	Conditions	Sampele Size
NA

Slot Booking Form

Equipment, model and make	Sample type & specifications	Analysis duration	Data type and characterization details	Specifications required	Charges (₹)
Olympus Polaraizing Microscope extended for Hot and cold stage with microptic	5mg to 10mg	7 - 9 working days	jpeg format	Frequency range Temperature Melting point	800 (based on temp range) + 18% GST

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Name	Image of the Instrument
Olympus Polaraizing Microscope

Temperature Controller

About the Instrument

Description	Technical Specifications
Instrument name	Temperature Controller Hot and cold stage for microscope
Make	Microptic, Custom built analytical technology, Netherland
Model	MHCS 400 with MTDC600
Technical Specification of the Instrument	Nil
Experiments conducted using the Instrument	Nil
Specimen/Sample requirements for the Instrument	Nil
Outcome of the Instrument	Nil
Any others	Nil

Samples Requirements

Sample Type	Sample Conc.	Sample State	Pretreatment	Conditions	Sampele Size
NA

Slot Booking Form

Samples Requirements

Equipment, model and make	Sample type & specifications	Analysis duration	Data type and characterization details	Specifications required	Charges (₹)
Olympus Polaraizing Microscope extended for Hot and cold stage with microptic	5mg to 10mg	7 - 9 working days	jpeg format	Frequency range Temperature Melting point	800 (based on temp range) + 18% GST

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Differential Scanning Calorimetry

About the Instrument

Description	Technical Specifications
Instrument name	Differential Scanning Calorimetry with accessories
Make	Japan
Model	Shimadzu DSC-60 Plus
Technical Specification of the Instrument	Heat Flowrate Detection Range ±150 mW, Room Temp. to 400°C
Experiments conducted using the Instrument	Measurement of LC phase transition temperature along with corresponding enthalpy values
Sample Measurements and Graphs
Specimen/Sample requirements for the Instrument	Solid sample of minimum 3mg or 5mg
Outcome of the Instrument	Analysis of phase transitions parameters: Transition temp, Enthalpy value, order of transition etc
Any others	Nil

Samples Requirements

Sample Name	Sample Image
Sample Measurements and Graphs

Slot Booking Form

Equipment, model and make	Sample type & specifications	Analysis duration	Data type and characterization details	Specifications required	Charges (₹)
Differential Scanning Calorimetry, DSC-60 Plus, Shimadzu, Japan (30° C to 300 C)	Amorphous solid and liquid 5 mg sample	5 - 10 working days	Microsoft Excel format (transition temperatures and enthalpy values)	Scan rate Temperature range Melting point	700 + 18% GST for 10 scan,1000 + 18% GST for 5 scan,1500 + 18% GST for 2 scan

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Name	Image of the Instrument
Differential Scanning Calorimetry

Impedance Analyzer

About the Instrument

Description	Technical Specifications
Instrument name	HP Impedance Analyzer
Make	USA
Model	4192A
Technical Specification of the Instrument	5 Hz to 13 MHz variable frequency bias voltage:+0v to ± 35
Experiments conducted using the Instrument	Dielectric analysis with temperature
Sample Measurements and Graphs
Specimen/Sample requirements for the Instrument	Solid sample with two conducting leads from sample
Outcome of the Instrument	Analysis of various parameters: dielectric relaxation, and optical shutter observation, hysteresis effect etc
Any others	Nil