Materials Analysis Research Laboratory Iowa State University

Welcome to the WWW Home Page for the Materials Analysis Research Laboratory (MARL). MARL exists to aid and conduct research in the materials sciences. Instrumentation is available for a wide variety of physical techniques. The following links will help you to learn more about the facilities, capabilities, staff, and research of MARL.

• Overview History, Organization, etc.
• Instrumentation Microscopy, X-ray analysis, Thermal analysis
• Staff Experience, Interests
• Policies and Usage
• News from MARL
• Case Studies
• Sample images
• Links to other microscopy sites
• Research Projects Fly ash characterization, Concrete structure

User results are routinely placed on-line for ease and speed of access. Check out the user file repository here. We also offer password-protected access when privacy is an issue.