Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC)
The Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC), a major research and
training division of New Mexico Tech, is internationally recognized and has over 60 years experience in explosives research
and testing. EMRTC specializes in the research, development, testing, and analysis
of energetic materials for both corporate and government clients.
As one of several research divisions of New Mexico Tech, EMRTC has access to university faculty with experience in a wide variety of scientific and technical disciplines. EMRTC's 40-square-mile field laboratory is located in the mountains adjacent to the New Mexico Tech campus in Socorro, New Mexico. The field laboratory contains more than 30 test sites, gun ranges, other research facilities and storage areas, allowing for a complete spectrum of research and testing activities. EMRTC has the ability to conduct tests involving over 20,000 pounds of explosives.