CPAC is dedicated to advancing polymer and polymer composite research including through their precise preparation and characterization. CPAC compasses over 5000 sq. ft of laboratory space in the Gavin Research Laboratory with a wide range of equipment and facilities related to the synthesis, processing, and characterization of materials.
CPAC is A2LA Accredited for a range of tests and offers specialized testing services in these and several other areas of chemical, mechanical, and thermal characterization.
The CPAC Research Laboratory Service Center instrumentation with set rates below (rates for AU Internal Users only). For non-AU testing please contact aucpac@auburn.edu for details.
CPAC Research Laboratory Service Center FY 24 Rates
| Service | Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| X-ray Computed Tomography CT | 28 | $ / hour |
| Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) | 15 | $ / hour |
| Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) | 10 | $ / hour |
| Instron | 40 | $ / hour |
| Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) | 30 | $ / hour |
| Rheometer | 30 | $ / hour |
| Thermal Mechanical Analysis (TMA) (for Coefficient of Thermal Expansion) | 10 | $ / hour |
| UV-Vis Spectroscopy | 5 | $ / sample |
| FTIR Spectroscopy | 5 | $ / sample |
| Gas Pycnometry (for density) | 5 | $ / sample |
| Porometer | 5 | $ / hour |