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Materials

Materials characterization

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Blog Posts

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Events

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Synergy Conference

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 3 2026
NIST will be hosting the annual Synergy IRASTRO meeting in 2026 - a collaboration between the Faint Photonics Group at

Projects and Programs

A Comparison of WD-EPMA Heterogeneity Testing Procedures

Ongoing
X-ray stage mapping (XSM) can be used to determine the extent of heterogeneity on the micron scale though it is more time consuming and not as accurate as the more rigorous NIST random-point (RP) testing procedure. The objective of this work is to demonstrate the advantage of the latter procedure...
A schematic overview showing the distribution of the standardized samples to study participants, the use of standardized protocols for measurements, and standardized reporting of data back to NIST for analysis.

AAPS Interlaboratory Study: Protein Aggregation and Immunogenicity

Ongoing
To ensure the safety and efficacy of protein-based biotherapeutics, manufacturers strive to avoid unwanted immune responses caused by the biotherapeutic. Protein immunogenicity is a complex topic and depends on multiple factors related to the product, patient profile, and treatment. 1 , 2...
EBSD grain orientation map for additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V showing elongated prior-Beta grain morphology in the build direction (vertical in this image)"

Additive Manufacturing Fatigue and Fracture

Ongoing
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS FACILITIES and CAPABILITIES PUBLICATIONS - see individual staff webpages on right POST-DOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES - jump to section below Metal additive manufacturing (AM) is not used in fatigue and fracture critical applications despite industrial need. The goal of this project is...

Publications

Atom Probe Tomography

Author(s)
Ann Debay, Baptiste Gault, Francois Vurpillot
Atom probe tomography (APT) has been rising in prominence since its inception. APT grew from field-ion microscopy, which was the first technique to allow for...

Software

DTSA II

NIST DTSA-II

NIST DTSA-II builds on the best available algorithms in the literature to simulate, quantify and plan energy dispersive x-ray analysis measurements.

Tools and Instruments

Video clips of different Kolsky Bar tests performed at NIST

Pulse-Heated Kolsky Bar

This facility provides dynamic strength measurements in tension and compression at strain rates between 500 strain/s and 5000 strain/s with the option for rapid
643 Axis Ultra DLD

X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy

The Material Measurement Science Division at NIST performs surface chemical analysis using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) with capabilities for routine

Awards

William Luecke

William Luecke Recognized with ASTM Award of Merit

For dynamic and outstanding leadership in the organization of editorial and terminology advances in mechanical testing and calibration standards in ASTM International Committee E28 on Mechanical Testing. Dr. Luecke's award was confirmed in 2021, but...
Kusne

Aaron Gilad Kusne Named APS Fellow

For pioneering work on applications of machine learning for automated delineation of materials phase diagrams, and for the development of novel physics-informed machine learning for closed-loop autonomous materials exploration and optimization.
Vivek Prabhu

Vivek M. Prabhu Named APS Fellow

For fundamental insight into the chain conformation, structure, phase separation, and interfaces of polyelectrolytes enabled by light and neutron scattering methods.
Mark Stoudt

Mark Stoudt Named ASM Fellow

For outstanding contributions to the scientific understanding of the structure-property relationships of additively manufactured alloys and deformation induced surface roughness of lightweight automotive alloys.
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