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2 Applied Chemicals and Materials
Pages 13-17

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... . The Nanoscale Reliability Group develops and disseminates scientific information, standards, and technology for high-resolution measurements of material structure, chemistry, and physical properties, in order to ensure reliability of materials and devices with critical dimensions in the micrometer to nanometer regime.1 The Fluid Characterization Group performs experimental research geared toward understanding how the composition of fluids -- especially complex fluids -- relates to chemical and physical properties, with the goal of property calculation from composition.
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From page 14...
... The Nanoscale Reliability Group's innovative research is developing techniques to expand the capabilities of scanning electron microscopes through the development of a method for detecting transmitted electrons, which has resulted in unprecedented levels of angular selectivity during transmission imaging. The technology transfer effort, through patents associated with this research activity, seems to be supporting the dissemination of the results to industry.
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... Clearly, the division effectively generates new hire opportunities through the National Research Council (NRC) Associateship Program and industrial exchange programs.
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... The scientific equipment within the ACMD facilities seems adequate for the mission in most cases, with some pointed exceptions regarding beyond life, critical equipment in the Fluid Characterization Group and the Thermophysical Properties of Fluids Group. Opportunities and Challenges There are some improvements in the building facilities since the 2014 National Academies Assessment; however, there are still significant issues.
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... The Charpy Impact Machine Verification Program serves over 1000 stakeholders, whose Charpy Testing Machines are being certified by the ACMD, and is an excellent example of monitoring stakeholder use of outputs through SRMs. The technology transfer office at NIST is available to assist with patent applications and personnel.
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