Balard Chemistry Analysis and Characterization Platform (PAC Chimie Balard)
The UAR PAC Chimie Balard Montpellier offers a unique suite of equipment for the analysis and physicochemical characterization of materials and biomolecules (analysis of solutions, solids, and surfaces; determination of structural, textural, and thermodynamic properties). The PAC Montpellier aims to address multidisciplinary analytical challenges, primarily in the fields of chemistry and at the interfaces of biology-health, agronomy-ecology, and materials-environment.
The Analysis and Characterization Platform offers exceptional capabilities for measurements in X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, NMR spectroscopy, IR–Raman spectroscopy, Mössbauer spectroscopy, SQUID magnetometry, RPE spectroscopy, XPS, mass spectrometry, textural and particle size analysis, chemical analysis (elemental analysis, AAS, ICP-MS, X-ray fluorescence), calorimetric and thermal analysis, and dielectric spectroscopy.
The various departments are organized around centers of expertise staffed by technical personnel dedicated to these instruments, who maintain constant contact with researchers and Professors in the field.
The Balard Chemistry Cluster’s Analysis and Characterization Platform is open to the entire academic scientific community and the industrial sector (large corporations, SMEs, and startups). Access to services is provided through service contracts, collaborations, or partnerships, including:
- the handling of analytical services by PAC staff,
- research and development projects,
- methodological and instrumental developments,
- theoretical and practical training.
Affiliation:Support and Research Unit Research UAR)
Primary affiliations: UM– CNRS – ENSCM
Research cluster:Chemistry Cluster
