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Centre for Materials Characterization (CMC)
Faculty in Charge:
Dr. Maneesh Chandran
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Mailing Address
The Centre for Materials Characterization (CMC) at NIT Calicut is a premier research facility equipped with advanced instruments including X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Raman Spectroscopy, Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), and a Liquid Nitrogen Plant. Serving as a multidisciplinary hub, the CMC supports cutting-edge research and academic activities across various domains of science and engineering. It provides essential infrastructure for precise material analysis, enabling both in-house and external researchers to conduct high-quality investigations. The Centre is committed to fostering innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence within the institute and beyond, and its facilities are open to the NIT community as well as other academic institutions, industries, and R&D laboratories.
- Click here for the CMC brochure ► CMC Brochure
Slot Booking Procedure for External Users (Outside NITC)
Step 1 – Login to I-STEM Portal
Visit the I-STEM website and log in to your account. Search for the required equipment using the equipment code mentioned on the CMC, NITC webpage.
Click here to log in to the I-STEM website 👉 https://www.istem.gov.in/
Step 2 – Book the Slot & Download Requisition Form
After successfully booking the slot through I-STEM, download the Requisition Form from the CMC, NITC webpage and fill it out completely and accurately.
Step 3 – Payment Process
Make the payment using the QR code provided on the CMC, NITC webpage. After completing the payment, record the transaction details in the requisition form.
Step 4 – Sample Submission
Users may submit the sample in either of the following ways:
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Visit NITC in person and hand over the sample, or
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Send the sample by courier along with the completed requisition form to the corresponding address.
Note: The addresses for most equipment facilities are mentioned in the requisition form.
CMC - Facilities
1) Powder X-ray diffractometer (XRD) (I-STEM CODE- 3245637)
I-STEM Link for XRD Slot Booking (External Users) -
https://www.istem.gov.in/equipment-info/45637/X-ray-Diffractometer
Make : Malvern Panalytical
Country : Netherland
Model name: {PANalytical X'Pert3 powder}
voltage :45kV
current : 40mA
Radiation type: Cu K alpha
X-Ray Wavelength : 1.5406A
2) Confocal Raman Spectrometer (I-STEM CODE- 3245638)
3) 500 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer (I-STEM CODE- 3245640)
4) Liquid Nitrogen Generator (LN2) (I-STEM CODE- 3245641)
5) Vector Network Analysis (VNA) (I-STEM CODE- 3245639)
