CSIRO's expertise is being used to identify what elements and compounds are present, their relative quantities, and what elements are missing in a material.

CSIRO is addressing the problem of corrosion through fundamental understanding, modelling, and the development of new methods for reducing the costs of corrosion.

CSIRO’s Fire Science program brings together a range of research activities and expertise to address fire safety and protection.

CSIRO's microcharacterisation team are supported by state-of-the-art laboratories featuring unique ultra-high resolution electron microscopy and microanalysis capabilities.

Material characterisation is conducted either on the surface of a material, or by looking within its internal structure.

Current CSIRO research is aimed at new construction materials and more efficient processes to construct buildings that last longer and require less maintenance. Designing environmentally friendly materials and using information and communications technology to underpin advances in building and construction.

Our surface and interface science research focuses on the development of innovative surface modification technologies supported by world-class scientists and analytical facilities.