Q800 DMA (ARMS B214)
Soft Materials Characterization Core Facility
Equipment Information
Status
Operational Under Maintenance Down
Capabilities
- Force range: 0.0001-18N (stay below 5N)
- Temperature range: -150ºC to 600ºC (do not use cryogenic or go to 600ºC if unnecessary)
- Frequency limits: 0.01-200 Hz
- Recommended frequency range: 0.1-100 Hz
- Heating rate: 0.1-20ºC/minute
- Coolingrate: 0.1-10ºC/minute
Rates and Fees*
- Machine Rate: $6/hour (internal)
- Staff Rate: $50/hour (internal)
- Training Fee: $200
* Rates listed apply to Purdue University users only
Department Contacts
- Faculty P.O.C.: Dr. Jeffrey Youngblood
Safety Information
- Required lab attire: safety glasses, long pants, and close-toed shoes
- If using cryogenic liquid (LN2); exercise caution and use all required protective clothing when filling the nitrogen dewar (gloves, apron, face shield)
Training and Lab Requirements
User Requirements
- Valid iLab account
- Subscription to the equipment listserv is required before access will be granted. Note: you will receive a confirmation email that you must read and reply to in order to complete registration
- Complete and turn in the B214 Safety Contract
- Be familiar with and obey the Soft Materials Characterization Core Facility Operating Procedure
- Users must provide their own platinum or alumina pans
- Training by department lab staff/superuser
Specimen and Equipment Requirements
- Experimental Setup: AVOID contact with the thermocouple during setup
- Experimental Setup: ALWAYS set the torque wrench below 5-in-lb when installing clamps
- Specimen Loading: ALWAYS set the torque wrench below 10-in-lb when mounting the specimen
- Safety: If using cryogenic liquid (LN2); exercise caution and use all required protective clothing when filling the nitrogen dewar (gloves, apron, face shield)
Request Training
The Q2000 DMA is part of the Soft Materials Characterization Core Facility and is available for use by MSE and non-MSE users.
- Request training through iLab
- Lab Access Request Form