Mineralogical constituents play a major role in deciding the quality of the materials and hence define the potential utility of the materials. The Centre has the following sophisticated equipments for the mineralogical characterization of the materials.

	X-Ray Diffractometer X-ray Diffractometer is one of the oldest and yet extensively used tools for the mineralogical identification of the materials. This technique is based on the well know Braggs principle.
	Thermal Analyzer(Simultaneous Thermogravimetry and Differential thermal analyser) Thermal analyser is a very powerfull technique in identifying the mineralogical constituents and this technique helps in defining the kinetics of the reactivity of the materials.

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