Applied Chemistry Laboratory Capabilities
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The Applied Chemistry Laboratory at NASA boasts a wide array of advanced analytical capabilities. Hypergol testing is conducted using vapor standards generators with a dynamic range spanning 500 parts per million to 10 parts per billion. Ion chromatography and liquid chromatography techniques are employed for precise chemical analysis. The laboratory also houses a low pressure PICO tri-gas plasma cleaning system and a multi-centrifuge homogenizer for sample preparation.
High precision gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC/MS) methods are utilized, alongside Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (Diamond ATR and diffuse reflectance) for molecular identification. UV/Vis/NIR spectrophotometry and fiber optic fluorometry further aid in chemical characterization. Two 2.5 liter freeze dryers and various high speed mixers facilitate sample preservation and processing.
Electrochemical systems and heater/chillers enable electroanalytical measurements under controlled temperature conditions. A Carver press with heated platens and a ball mill roller equipped with multiple stainless steel jars provide mechanical processing capabilities. Turbo vacuum ovens and thermal vacuum chambers are employed for sample drying and vacuum processing. The laboratory's mass spectrometry suite includes three-channel gas chromatographs for comprehensive chemical analysis.
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