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Advanced Materials 2 Environmental mechanical analyser

Instron MicroTest 5848 Environmental Mechanical Analyser

Location
Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham (lab 102)
Custodian
Dr Liam Grover
Applications
Enables measurement of mechanical properties, such as tensile and compressive strengths, as a function of humidity and temperature. Fatigue studies may be conducted over extended time periods (weeks).
Specification
  • Force range 10 mN to 2 kN
  • Electromechanical position control ~ 5 μm
  • Custom waveforms and strain patterns
  • Humidity range 10 - 80% RH
  • Temperature up to 40°C


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