AMRL (UK6.1)

Housed in the University of Strathclyde since 2011, the Advanced Materials Research Laboratory, or AMRL, is a leading laboratory and testing centre that offers a vast array of opportunities for standout research and knowledge exchange in materials engineering and science.

With a complete set of equipment, we can provide full characterisation of material bulk or surface properties, covering physical, mechanical, chemical, thermal, topographical, compositional (elemental and molecular) and structural analyses.

We perform tests according to internationally recognised standards, such as ISO, American (ASTM) or European (EN, DIN, BS, etc.). At the same time, we are happy to work with our clients to deliver bespoke testing solutions and the possibility of reproducing operational conditions traditionally not easily accessible:

• Mechanical properties at temperatures up to 1000°C
• Thermal properties at temperatures up to 1600°C
• X-ray diffraction at temperatures up to 2000°C
• Non-destructive topographical and morphological investigations and elemental analyses of small parts (i.e. no need of materialographic preparation).

We apply a wide range of techniques to:

• Identify the relationship between manufacturing processes and materials’ microstructure and their properties;
• Investigate materials’ degradation behaviours;
• Benchmark the performance of the novel material solutions against established methods.

The AMRL is located within the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and benefits from access to technical support and facilities as follows:

• Metallographic sample preparation
• Optical microscopy
• Hardness/micro-hardness measurement
• Mechanical fabrication workshop
• Waterjet cutter for sample preparation
• Erosion/Corrosion testing

The AMRL offers a vast array of opportunities for standout research and knowledge exchange in materials engineering and science, not only to the community at the University of Strathclyde, but equally to externals users in academia and industry.

The use of our combined capabilities is instrumental in allowing us to develop proficient and innovative practices, and, whether you are a process engineer, a quality manager or a researcher you can benefit of a comprehensive information suite about very complex material systems.

Our services vary from consultancy to commercial clients across all sectors of engineering to partnering with government and academic institutions in multidisciplinary research projects. In all cases, we are committed to playing a key role in the delivery of collaborative research and exploitation of new knowledge and skills.

Our core priority is to provide:

• High level expertise, accurate results and effective turnaround;
• An independent and impartial service;
• Solutions tailored to specific requirements (e.g. examination, verification, validation or assessment).