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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.

Synapt G2 Nano Spray

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Physical Properties
  • Mass Measurements

LockSpray Exact Mass Ionization Source.  Make exact mass measurements easy.

The LockSpray dual electrospray ion source optimizes the co-introduction of analyte and lock mass compound directly into the ion source, providing authenticated exact mass measurement in MS and MS/MS modes to within 5 ppm RMS mass accuracy (3 ppm for Xevo QTof MS and 1 ppm for Xevo G2 Tof series, Xevo G2 QTof series and SYNAPT G2 series).

University Tag Number: 
191598
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  • Angel Ugrinov
Location
Dunbar Hall
Room Number: 
160

SYSTEM VP-ITC MICROCALORIMETER

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Physical Properties
  • Thermal

The MicroCal VP-ITC (Isothermal Titration Calorimeter) unit directly measures heat, evolved or absorbed in liquid samples as a result of mixing precise amounts of reactants. A spinning syringe is utilized for injecting and mixing of reactants. Spin rates are user selectable; the usual range is 0 to 1000 rpm. The normal temperature operating range is 2°C to 80°C. Wetted cell surfaces are Hastelloy, which are resistant to most solutions; however, strong acids should be avoided.

University Tag Number: 
177456
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  • D.K. Srivastava
Location
Quentin Burdick Building
Room Number: 
356A

TA Instr Q800 Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Dynamic

DMATA Instruments’ Q800 DMA, based on a combined motor and transducer design, uses advanced, non-contact, linear motors to control stress and measure strain with a highly sensitive optical encoder. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) is a technique used to measure the mechanical properties of a wide range of materials.  DMA works primarily in the viscoelastic range of a material and is therefore more sensitive to structure than a typical tensile test. With its unique design, the Q800 is also ideal for high-stiffness applications including composites.

University Tag Number: 
175767
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  • Rob Sailer
Location
Dolve Hall
Room Number: 
136

TA XTPlus Texture Analyzer

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Dynamic

The TA.XTplus Texture Analyser is Stable Micro Systems' flagship texture analysis instrument, capable of measuring virtually any physical product characteristic such as hardness, fracturability, adhesiveness, gel strength, extensibility of foods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, gels, adhesives and other consumer products.

It presents a small portable solution for your texture analysis testing measuring up to 50kg in force, and as such it is the Texture Analysis Professional's instrument of choice.

University Tag Number: 
197128
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  • Clifford Hall
Location
Harris Hall
Room Number: 
212

Taber Abraser Dual Model 5155

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Tribometer

The Taber Rotary Platform Abraser (Abrader) is used to perform accelerated wear testing. Samples are mounted on a rotating turntable, and subjected to the wearing action of two abrasive wheels applied at a specific pressure. Features include two turntables; quick release wheel mounting; precision vacuum height adjustment; and 60 & 72 RPM speeds.

University Tag Number: 
183359
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  • Chunju Gu
Location
Research 1
Room Number: 
168

TABLE TOP LOAD FRAME, DYNAMIC

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Load

Table Top Load Frames are compact and affordable testing systems with both static and dynamic loading capabilities. They can be utilized for a variety of tests, including tension, compression, bend, and fatigue studies. Low friction hydrostatic bearings allow for accuracy at low speeds.
Table Top Load Frame Features:

University Tag Number: 
163766
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  • Dinesh Katti
Location
Civil/Industrial Engineering
Room Number: 
113

Teledyne ISCO Combiflash Compact HPLC

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chromatography

The CombiFlash® EZ Prep offers streamlined Flash and Prep HPLC chromatography in one compact, easy-to-operate unit. With just two clicks, users can switch from pre-purifying samples on Flash to generating submission-quali​ty compounds on Prep ​HPLC.

University Tag Number: 
171145
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  • Mukund Sibi
Location
Dunbar Hall
Room Number: 
250

Teledyne ISCO Combiflash RF+

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chromatography

RFID method automation, more fractions, larger screen, higher pressure – all in a smaller package.

The CombiFlash® Rf+ improves your productivity whether you purify synthetic compounds, natural products, peptides, or polymers. With operating pressures up to 200 psi (13.8 bar) the CombiFlash Rf+ is compatible with both normal and reversed phase purification conditions.

The TLC to Gradient calculator automatically determines optimal separation parameters while minimizing run time.

University Tag Number: 
193703
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  • Alex Parent
Location
Dunbar Hall
Room Number: 
51

Tensile Stage, Deben MICROTEST 200N

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Dynamic

Designed for use with the JEOL JSM-6490LV scanning electron microscope, where it permits live SEM observation/recording of visible changes in tested materials through failure.  Also can be used with the optical microscope or as a data-logging test module, with no image display.

University Tag Number: 
174606+
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  • Jayma Moore
  • Scott Payne
Location
USDA NCSL Lab
Room Number: 
EM Lab 111

Terason 15L4 Linear/Vasc Probe

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Imaging
  • Ultrasound

15-4MHz Linear Array Transducer for superficial, vascular, MSK, and small parts imaging.  

University Tag Number: 
164674
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  • Kara Gange
Location
Bentson-Bunker Fieldhouse
Room Number: 
6A

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