G.S.

Mandals

Maharashtra Institute of
Technology, Aurangabad

MIT Shimadzu Analytical Testing Laboratory

Purpose of establishing
MIT Shimadzu Analytical Testing Laboratory

To provide centralized facilities to characterize materials and develop

interdisciplinary research and education program related to materials.

To provide quality education and exposure in the field of Materials Science and
engineering
To conduct research relevant to the needs of community and industry
To contribute to sustainable development of the nation

About the Laboratory

Established in 2015 at Department of Plastics and Polymer Engineering.
Collaboration with SHIMADZU (ASIA PACIFIC), Singapore.
Laboratory equipped with modern equipments used for R& D work with
consultancy services to the outside world, prominently in the area of material
characterization.
Following instruments are available in the laboratory:
Fourier Transform infrared spectrophotometer
UV-VIS spectrophotometer
Differential scanning calorimeter
Thermogravimetric analyzer
Upcoming instruments:
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry
High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Fourier Transform Infrared

Spectrophotometer
Item

Specifications

Model

FTIR 1-S Affinity

Interferometer

Michelson interferometer (30

incident angle) Equipped with
dynamic alignment system Sealed
interferometer with auto dryer

ATR crystal

Diamond

Light source

High energy ceramic light source

with 3 years guaranteed

Detector

DLATGS detector equipped with

temperature control mechanism

Wavenumber
range

400 - 4000 cm-1

Resolution

0.5, 1,2,4, 8 & 16

No. Of runs

45

Software used

Lab solution IR & Lab solutions

UV-VIS Spectrophotometer
Item
Model No.
Wavelength range
Spectral
bandwidth
Photometric
system
Software used

Specifications
UV-1800
190 to 1100nm
1nm (190 to 1100nm)
Double Beam
UV Probe

Differential Scanning Calorimeter

Item

Specifications

Model

DSC-60 Plus

Measurement
Principle

Heat Flux Type

Temperature
Range

-140 to 600 C (with standard

cooling chamber and using liquid
nitrogen)

Atmosphere

Nitrogen , Air, Oxygen

Software used

TA 60 WS collection software &

TA - 60

Thermogravimetric Analyzer
Item

Specifications

Model

TGA-50

Temperature
Range

Ambient to1000C

Measuring
range

20mg, 200mg

Atmosphere

Nitrogen, Air, Oxygen

Software used

TA 60 WS collection software

Our Customers: - Representative list

Pharmaceutical:
Institutes :1) University of Calcutta
2) Govt. College of Pharmacy, Aurangabad
3) Bhujbal Knowledge City, Institute of Pharmacy, Adgaon, Nashik
4) Bhagwan Pharmacy College, Aurangabad
5) Y. B. Chavan College of Pharmacy, Aurangabad
6) Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri
7) R. G. Sapkal College of Pharmacy, Nashik
8) SNJBs SSOJ College of Pharmacy, Chandwad, Nashik
9) Sanjivani College of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Kopargaon

Polymer :
Industries:
1) Garware polyesters Ltd.,Aurangabad
2) Varroc Industries Ltd.,Aurangabad
3) Endurance Technologies Ltd., Aurangabad
Institutes:
1) College of Engineering & Technology, Akola.
2) Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune

1)

Key Achievements

Conducted 4 day workshop

on Analytical Testing &
Characterization
for industry persons,
faculties from various
institutes & research
scholars
Date: 31st August 3rd
September 2015
Total no. of participants: 34
Key speakers: 1) Ms. Takako
Tokura, Shimadzu Singapore.
2) Ms. Chua Ai Ming, Shimadzu
Singapore.
3) Dr. Ajit Datar Shimadzu India
4) Mr. R.Girijan Toshvin
Mumbai
Practical sessions were
conducted by Analysts from
Shimadzu & Toshvin

Key Achievements
2) Conducted 6 day training
programme for students within
institute on Fourier
Transform
Spectrophotometer
Date: 1st to 6th February, 2016
Total no. of participants: 24
It included:
Detailed theory
Hardware & software part
Practical sessions
Interview input
Hands on experience was
given to all the participants.

Future Plans:
1) Conducting Certificate Courses, Technical Seminars & Workshops for
research scholars from within & outside the institute.
2) Collaboration with industries for testing services.
3) To accelerate research and development activities within & outside
institute to contribute towards sustainable development of the
community.

THANK YOU