Scanning Electron Microscope image of a patterned alumina microstructure

Updated 10-9-2007

 

Electron Backscattered Diffraction  image of Sr_xBa_1-xNb₂O₆ made by the templated grain growth method

Messing Research Group

Sintering and Engineered Microstructures

The Messing Research Group concentrates on studying the relationship between processing conditions and microstructural development in ceramic materials.  We then use this knowledge to produce ceramics with microstructures tailored to provide unique properties unavailable in traditionally processed ceramics and single crystals.

 

121 Steidle Building

The Pennsylvania State University

University Park, PA 16802

 

To contact us:

Phone:  814-865-2401

Fax:      814-865-2917

Email:   ajs515@psu.edu

Image of the month:

Transparent ceramic Er:YAG composite made by the Messing Research Group (Dr. Elizabeth Kupp and Julie Anderson).  The rod measures 60 x 12 x 3.5 mm.