Project Info
*Origin of cannula corrosion
Terry Lowe
lowe@mines.edu
For over 10 years rare instances of corrosion of hypodermic needles have arisen. Yet the origin of the corrosion remains unknown. The goal of this project is to solve this mystery by investigating the possible causes for hypodermic needles to exhibit a form of pitting corrosion. The phenomenon is rare, occurring in only one out of every million needles. The successful student will unravel the mystery.
More Information:
Grand Challenge: Make solar energy economical.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-doesnt-stainless-stee/
Primary Contacts:
Terry Lowe.
Skyler Davis.
Student Preparation
Qualifications
The student should have a strong foundation in solid state chemistry and solid state reactions and some skill in optical or scanning electron microscopy.
TIME COMMITMENT (HRS/WK)
4-5
SKILLS/TECHNIQUES GAINED
The student will learn to conduct Raman Spectroscopy
MENTORING PLAN
I will meet with the student weekly to provide mentoring and research guidance. The student will also participate in our Transdisciplinary Nanostructured Materials Research Team meetings.
PREFERRED STUDENT STATUS
Sophomore
Junior
Senior