TriStar II BET (ARMS 2191)

Equipment Information

Status

- Operational - - Under Maintenance - - Down -

Capabilities

  • Surface area measurement
  • Porosity volume and size distribution

Rates and Fees*

  • Machine Rate: $51/hour (internal)
  • Staff Rate: $50/hour (internal)
  • Training Fee: $100

*Machine charges are covered by the Key Fee

Department Contacts

  • Faculty P.O.C.:   Dr. Jeffery Youngblood
  • Staff P.O.C.:  Jameson Root
  • Graduate Superuser:  n/a

 

Safety Information

  • Cryogenic liquid (nitrogen) is required to cool the detector; exercise caution and use all required protective clothing when filling the nitrogen dewar (gloves, apron, face shield)

 

Training and Lab Requirements

User Requirements

  • Subscription to the equipment listserv is required before access will be granted.
  • Training by department lab staff/superuser

Specimen and Equipment Requirements

  • Sample size is limited by volume in the test tube; sample mass limit will vary with density

 

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