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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.

VTS Vibration System

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Vibration

VTS designs and manufactures Electrodynamic Vibration Testing Systems from 40 to 600 pounds force for modal testing, research and development, product qualification, vibration screening and vibration demonstration.

University Tag Number: 
172632
Availability: 
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  • Rob Sailer
Location
Dolve Hall
Room Number: 
134

WAFER INSP MICROSCOPE, OLYMPUS

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Optical Microscopy
  • Confocal

Olympus Disk Scan Confocal Fluorescence Microscope

University Tag Number: 
169317
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  • Greg Strommen
Location
Research II
Room Number: 
122C

Waters 6-Column Selector

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chromatography

HPLC Column Selectors: The column selector is an integrated HPLC automated column selection and switching module. Both a fully automated and push-button operated column selector are available.  The module can accommodate six (6) analytical HPLC columns plus one built-in By-PASS line.

University Tag Number: 
175623
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  • Gregory Cook
Location
Dunbar Hall
Room Number: 
359

WATERS ALLIANCE HPLC SYSTEM

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chromatography

   Make: Waters

Model: Alliance e2695

Specifications:

* Quaternary solvent blending supports isocratic and gradient applications with 11 unique gradient profile curves. Blend up to 4 solvents in any proportion with Auto-Blend Technology. Compatible with a wide range of solvent types to support reversed-phase, normal-phase, GPC, SEC, and IEX application.

University Tag Number: 
195848
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  • Narayanaganesh Balasubramanian
Location
Dunbar Hall
Room Number: 
156

WATERS ALLIANCE SYS HPLC/E2695

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chromatography

The Waters Alliance 2695 Separations Module is a high performance liquid chromatographic system with a quaternary, low-pressure mixing pump and inline vacuum degassing. Flow rates from 50 uL/min to 5 mL/min can be generated for use with 2.1 mm ID columns and larger. The autosampler has a maximum capacity of 120 vials (12x32, 2-mL) with programmable temperature control from 4 to 40°C. A heated column compartment provides temperatures from 5 degrees above ambient to 65°C.

University Tag Number: 
182920
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  • Gregory Cook
Location
Dunbar Hall
Room Number: 
359

WATERS HPLC BINARY GRADIENT MO

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chromatography

The 2545 Binary Gradient Module (BGM) is a high-pressure mixing binary gradient pump that serves as the primary solvent delivery device for the Waters AutoPurification System, enabling subsequent isolation and purification of targeted compounds. The 2545 Binary Gradient Module: Operates at analytical and preparative scales Performs between flow rates of 0.50 to 150.00 mL/min with a pressure up to 6000 psi Integrates solvent selection valves on each solvent delivery channel to allow for rapid solvent changeovers and system purges

University Tag Number: 
175607
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  • Jayaraman Sivaguru
Location
Dunbar Hall
Room Number: 
150A

X-Cite 120XI Fluorescence System

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Imaging
  • In Vivo Fluorescence

The X-Cite 120 Fluorescence Illumination System gives you high quality excitation light without heat transference to your specimen. This fluorescence illumination system uses a pre-aligned metal halide which gives an exceptionally bright illumination, high efficiency and power. Easy to set up and use, the X-cite 120 has straight forward controls, and snap in lamp replacement.

University Tag Number: 
177142
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  • James Kirsch
Location
Hultz Hall
Room Number: 
103A

X-ray Diffractometer System, D8 Disco

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Diffraction
  • X-ray

This 2-D detector provides enhanced capabilities for phase ID, phase quantification, texture, stress, small angle x-ray scattering, high-throughput screening, µXRD, and mapping.   The instrument can play a significant role in analysis and characterization of many types of materials for research and educational objectives.

University Tag Number: 
173004
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  • Greg Strommen
Location
Research II
Room Number: 
152C

X-ray Diffractometer, Poly 0-2

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Diffraction
  • X-ray

A diffractometer is a measuring instrument for analyzing the structure of a material from the scattering pattern produced when a beam of radiation or particles (such as X-rays or neutrons) interacts with it.

University Tag Number: 
157650
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  • Angel Ugrinov
Location
Dunbar Hall
Room Number: 
159

X-RAY INSPECTION SYSTEM

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Imaging
  • X-ray

XD7600NT X-ray Imaging System DAGE Precision Industries’ XD7600NT X-ray Imaging System is a state-of-the-art inspection tool with submicron feature recognition. X-ray inspection is a critical component in surface mount technology (SMT) and chip scale packaging (CSP). X-ray inspection for SMT processes include solder joints, BGA placement, and solder bridging, while inspection for CSP processes include examination of wire bond connections and wire shorts.

University Tag Number: 
173089
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  • Frederik Haring
Location
Research II
Room Number: 
124A

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