Material and Chemical Characterisation Facility (MC²)

We combine cutting-edge analytical equipment with extensive in-house expertise to provide a comprehensive material and chemical characterisation service.

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The 4th Reaction Monitoring Symposium was held at the University of Bath on the 9th June 2022, and attracted both local and international delegates.

"After all, why not? It’s mine, I found it!"

An image of carbon fibres taken by electron microscopy in MC² was highly commended in the 2022 Images of Research competition.

Discover how we are making our facilities sustainable with LEAF, the standard for sustainable laboratory operations.

A new PhD student in Chemistry is helping with the mass spectrometry service in MC². Read on to know about this unique format.

MC² offers a comprehensive characterisation service. There are many ways we can help you in your studies, research or business.

Here is the difference we make to our clients and collaborators.

Read on to learn how Bath researchers and students can access equipment and support in MC².

Discover our library of application notes and learn more about the methods we use.

Browse our videos and training materials to learn both the theoretical and the practical aspects of our techniques.

MC² prides itself on adopting an interdisciplinary approach to characterisation.

Find out about the Electron Microscopy service in MC².

Find out about the Mass Spectrometry service in MC².

Find out about the Bio-Imaging and Cell Analysis services in MC².

Find out about the X-Ray Diffraction service in MC².

Find out about the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy service provided by MC².

Discover our service of thermal analysis and polymer characterisation.

We are expert analytical scientists and instrument specialists, with extensive experience of a wide range of application areas.