Superhard Materials Laboratory
Houston Technology Research Center
PDC Innovation Leader
The Houston center is a leading R&D facility dedicated to advancing **polycrystalline diamond composites (PDC)** for the global oil and gas drilling market.
Major Technology Project
Our team is spearheading the development of next-generation, abrasion-resistant PDC and drill bits designed to improve performance across diverse geological formations.
State-of-the-Art Research Capabilities
Composition Analysis
X-ray fluorescence (XRF) element analyzers for precise material composition profiling.
Thermal Processing
Vacuum furnaces and high-vacuum/inert atmosphere annealing furnaces for controlled material synthesis.
Controlled Environment
Advanced Glove Boxes for contamination-free material handling and experimental preparation.
Mixing & Prep
3D mixers and powder mixing workbenches ensuring high-uniformity material distribution.
Drying & Curing
Full suite of Muffle furnaces, blast drying ovens, and vacuum drying systems.
UH Collaboration
Strategic partnership with the **University of Houston** for high-end SEM, Raman, and XRD analysis.
Utilizing Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X-ray Diffractometry (XRD) to evaluate crystallographic structures and interfacial diamond bonding.
Lab Inquiries & Collaboration
Reach out to our superhard materials expert for inquiries regarding PDC design, testing, or research opportunities.
Expert: Kai Zhang
Email: kai.zhang@cnpcusa.com
Phone: +1 (713) 972-6535
Lab:
22130 Merchants Way, Ste. 190
Katy, TX 77449