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Characterization

Enabling worldwide discovery of the structure and chemistry of advanced materials.

Characterization

Enabling worldwide discovery of the structure and chemistry of advanced materials.

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  • January 14 2026

    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET

    2025 College of Engineering Staff Awards

  • January 29 2026

    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM ET

    Materials Characterization Facility

    MCF Grand Opening Celebration

  • February 4 2026

    8:30 AM - 2:00 PM ET

    3 Rivers Venture Fair 2026

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News

Jan 09

Cracks exposed: tungsten challenges identified Opens in new window

Recent work from the department of materials science and engineering at Carnegie Mellon investigates the processing challenges associated with tungsten, finding that solidification cracking is an additional failure.

Aug 01

A new class of self-healing polymer hybrid materials Opens in new window

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have created a new class of polymer hybrid material featuring “integrated self-healing”.

Jul 22

New growth perspectives Opens in new window

Recently published work investigates abnormal grain growth (AGG) using 3D X-ray imaging of high-purity nickel, with findings disproving some existing theories.

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