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Research Facilities

The nanoSTAR Institute encompasses nanoscale and quantum research.

The Nanoscale Materials Characterization Facility (NMCF) is a state-of-the-art user facility located with the Materials Science and Engineering Dept (MSE).The facility is dedicated to materials characterization, available for use by all qualified faculty, students and researchers at UVa, as well as by researchers from other universities and industries.

Carries most common chemical and supplies for the teaching and research laboratories.

The stockroom is located in room 221 of the Chemistry Building, at the loading dock on the second floor, and carries most common chemical and supplies for the teaching and research laboratories. Students, faculty, and staff are notified daily of deliveries and pick them up at the stockroom. Cam Hawley is the stockroom manager.

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X-ray Diffraction

This facility is equipped with multiple X-ray diffractometers for single-crystal structural determination of small molecules and macromolecules, as well as powder diffraction studies.