College of Engineering / Research / Centers / Center for Polymers and Advanced Composites / Facilities
Facilities / Labs
CPAC is dedicated to advancing polymer and polymer composite research including
through their precise preparation and characterization. CPAC compasses over 5000 sq. ft of
laboratory space in the Gavin Research Laboratory with a wide range of equipment and
facilities related to the synthesis, processing, and characterization of materials.
CPAC is A2LA Accredited for a range of tests (Accreditation Here) and offers specialized testing
services in these and several other areas of chemical, mechanical, and thermal characterization.
The CPAC Research Laboratory Service Center instrumentation with set rates
below (rates for AU Internal Users only). For non-AU testing please get in touch with aucpac@auburn.edu for details.
CPAC Research Laboratory Service Center FY 24 Rates
| X-ray Computed Tomography CT | 28 | $/hour |
| Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) | 15 | $/hour |
| Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) | 10 | $/hour |
| Instron | 40 | $/hour |
| Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) | 30 | $/hour |
| Rheometer | 30 | $/hour |
| Thermal Mechanical Analysis (TMA) (for Coefficient of Thermal Expansion) |
10 | $/hour |
| UV-Vis Spectroscopy | 5 | $/sample |
| FTIR Spectroscopy | 5 | $/sample |
| Gas Pycnometry (for density) | 5 | $/sample |
| Porometer | 5 | $/hour |
Service Center Instrumentation
