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Materials Characterization

This class describes equipment that provides generic techniques to characterize samples, materials or specimens. The defining characteristic is that these items of equipment could equally be applied to a portion of the sample or specimen as to the whole.

EXTENSOGRAPH "E" W/SOFTWARE

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Physical Properties
  • Fiber

The standard instrument for measuring flour quality: stretching behavior -- baking characteristics -- influence of additives -- rheological optimum. The application of constant flour qualities is of decisive importance for the milling and baking industries. Different baking products make different demands to the flour quality. The Extensograph®-E measures the stretching properties of dough, in particular the resistance to extension and the extensibility, to make reliable statements about the baking behavior of the dough.

University Tag Number: 
169157
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  • Natsuki Fujiwara
Location
Northern Crops Institute
Room Number: 
242

Farinograph Bowl

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Physical Properties
  • Fiber

In baking, a farinograph measures specific properties of flour. The farinograph is a tool used for measuring the shear and viscosity of a mixture of flour and water. The primary units of the farinograph are Brabender Units, an arbitrary unit of measuring the viscosity of a fluid.  The farinograph is a variation of the Brabender Plastograph that has been specialized for the baking industry, and it is used around the world for the objective measurement of a variety of flours.

A baker can formulate end products by using the farinograph's results to determine the following:

University Tag Number: 
197113
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  • Senay Simsek
Location
Harris Hall
Room Number: 
118

FARINOGRAPH E

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Physical Properties
  • Fiber

The farinograph is a recording dough mixer that measures and records the torque developed by the action of the mixer blades on the dough during mixing. It is used to estimate the water absorption of flours, the relative mixing time, the stability to overmixing, and rheological properties of the dough during mixing. These curves typically consist of an increase in resistance-to-extension (increase in curve height) to an identifiable peak followed by a decline that reflects a decrease in resistance-to-extension.

University Tag Number: 
184236
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  • Senay Simsek
Location
Harris Hall
Room Number: 
118

FARINOGRAPH-AT

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Liquid Analysis

The determination of the flour quality and its processing characteristics are a basic demand in the milling and baking industries for ensuring optimum and uniform flour qualities for the manifold baking and noodle products.
•Measure the water absorption of flours
•Determine the rheological properties of the dough
•Check production and flour blends in the mill
•Test rye flour, sponge batters, egg foam, etc.
•Special applications e.g. for chocolate, chewing gum, fish, cheese, meat etc.
•Test full formula doughs

University Tag Number: 
169177
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  • Rachel Carlson
Location
Northern Crops Institute
Room Number: 
242

FAST REAL-TIME STD 96-WELL PCR INSTRUMENT

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Macromolecular

The QuantStudio™ Dx Real-Time PCR Instrument's proven performance, security, and reliability—combined with the outstanding sensitivity and specificity of the Quidel® Molecular Assays—help ensure the right answer is delivered the first time, every time.

University Tag Number: 
175107
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  • Xuehui Li
Location
Loftsgard Hall
Room Number: 
220

Fluke Ti40 Thermal Imager

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Imaging
  • Thermal

The Fluke Ti4O model feature everything needed for virtually every thermography task. With a 160 x 120 detector and a temperature sensitivity down to 0.09°C (90mK) (NETD) it delivers high resolution images where even the smallest temperature differences can be seen. The unit is easy to use through the Windows® CE menu structure and offer an extended troubleshooting feature set to allow on the spot analysis in the field.

University Tag Number: 
179858
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  • Jongchul Song
Location
Architecture Bldg
Room Number: 
118F

Fluomax-3 Spectrofluormeter

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Imaging
  • In Vivo Fluorescence

The FluoroMax-3 is the entry level spectrofluorometer, yet offers features not found in most of the top models of the competition.

Features

•Water Raman signal to noise ratio: 2500:1

•Photon Counting for Ultimate Sensitivity

•Fast Scanning capability - up to 200nm/second

•Powerful Windows Software

•Method Files to recall complete experiment parameters

•Front Surface Detection Accessory

•Fluorescence Microscope Accessory

•Polarization and Anisotropy Accessory

•Remote Measurement Capability using optical fibers

University Tag Number: 
163925
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  • Gordon Bierwagen
Location
Research 1
Room Number: 
222

FluorChem FC2

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Imaging
  • In Vivo Fluorescence

Alpha Innotech Fluorchem FC2

•1.92 Megapixel Resolution Advanced Camera with 16-bit 1MHz Digitization Regulated Cooling and Low Noise Readout Multiple Image Acquisition Modes for a Wide Range of Applications

•Manufacturer: Alpha Innotech

•Model: Fluorchem FC2

•Equipment Type: Microscopes & Optical

•Category: Imager

University Tag Number: 
175560
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  • Jeffrey Kittilson
Location
Stevens Hall
Room Number: 
305

FluorChem FC2 Imaging System

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Imaging
  • In Vivo Fluorescence

The Alpha Innotech FluorChem FC2 Imaging System is a scientific grade imaging system at an entry level price with a wide dynamic range for chemiluminescent and fluorescent imaging. This system features: 1.92 megapixel camera, fast optics for rapid imaging, and housed in a flexible MultiImage II FC cabinet with an adjustable shelf for imaging chemiluminescent blots.

University Tag Number: 
177112
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  • Wanda Keller
Location
Hultz Hall
Room Number: 
103

Fluorolog-3 w/Phoshorimeter 19

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Spectroscopy
  • Fluorescence

The FluoroLog‐3 is a sensitive spectrofluorometer and the ultimate modular research system, designed to be custom tailored to your application. Choose a light source, monochromator, sample compartment, detector and accessories that match the wavelength range, time domain, or physical characteristics of your sample. Double grating monochromators provide superior stray light rejection for highly scattering samples.

University Tag Number: 
157647
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  • Gregory Cook
Location
Ladd Hall
Room Number: 
206

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