Established in 1981, the MPC is a one-of-a-kind facility, which is acutely
sensitive to the needs of researchers. Providing research and developmental
quantities of high-purity materials and unique
characterization services to scientists at university, industry and government
facilities on a cost-recovery basis, the MPC allows access to novel materials
and new technologies as they are developed.
The MPC is renowned for its outstanding technical expertise in alloy design,
creating materials that exhibit ultra-fine microstructures, and high strength
and high conductivity - properties of great potential value to American technology.
The MPC has an established a reputation for close interaction with its clients,
providing the kind of personal service required to meet each client's individual
needs. The MPC yearly satisfies hundreds of requests for customized materials
and services that are unavailable from commercial suppliers and unmatched in
quality anywhere else in the world. The range of our utilization is demonstrated
by the scientific publications in which we
are cited. Please view our bibliography.
For the most current information please contact our
Director's Office.