The table below lists the different characterization techniques available at Penn State Erie, the Behrend College. Selecting the appropriate technique will direct you to a page detailing the available instrumentation within that technique.
 Atomic Force Microscopy |
 Cell Counting |
 Confocal and Fluorescence Microscopy |
 Electron Microscopy |
 Gel Electrophoresis |
 Gel Permeation Chromatography |
 Indentation |
 Infrared Spectroscopy |
 Mass Spectroscopy |
 Measuring Instruments |
 Mechanical Testing |
 Moisture Analysis |
 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance |
 Optical Microscopy |
 Optical Profilometry |
 Plastics Processing Lab |
 Rheological Characterization |
 Sample Preparation |
 Thermal Analysis |
 Ultraviolet-Visible Light Analysis |
 Weathering |
Characterization instrumentation at Behrend is available for use. Please complete our contact page if you’re interested in using any of the instrumentation at Behrend, would like to have Behrend staff run samples for you, or have questions about the capabilities of instrumentation mentioned above.
Additional characterization instrumentation is available for use at other Penn State campuses. If you’re unable to find a characterization instrument at Behrend that can meet your needs or have questions about what instrument may work for your research, please complete the contact page.
