Operational Unit
Inorganic Chemistry & Advanced Metallurgical Lab
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
Unit Mandate
Mission & Operational Scope
Conducts inorganic chemistry and metallurgical research supporting the Foundation's engineering programs, from advanced alloy development for field equipment to catalytic material synthesis for environmental remediation applications.
Doctrine
Caltech Chemistry Division Inorganic Standards · ASTM International Materials Testing Standards
Core Capabilities
Operational Capabilities
Transition metal complex synthesis and catalytic activity characterization
Advanced alloy development and mechanical property testing
Corrosion resistance testing and protective coating development
Critical mineral extraction and recovery chemistry
X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy for structural characterization
High-temperature materials synthesis and thermal stability testing
Division III
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering