This $303,140 National Science Foundation Project Grant under the Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050) will support the acquisition of a Quantum Design VersaLab Physical Property Measurement System at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. The system will be used for geophysical and magnetic materials research by faculty and to enhance physics, materials science, and geology teaching laboratories at Concordia College. It will also serve a regional higher education consortium in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Specific research topics to be investigated include the magnetic properties of iron oxide polymorphs under thermal treatment, effects of foreign elements in iron oxide structure, controlled versus ambient conversion of iron oxides, and properties of magnetic nanomaterials. The VersaLab system was manufactured by Quantum Design, Inc. and will be housed in Concordia College's Physics Department. It has the capability to precisely measure the electrical, magnetic, and thermal properties of materials from 50-1000 Kelvin and is expected to increase the quality, scope and speed of research at the college. The award period is from September 15, 2022 through August 31, 2023.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $0 | 9/6/22 | ||
| Not listed | $303.1k | 8/24/22 |