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Dilatometer with horizontal sample arrangement, used for determining thermal expansion.
- Partner:The University of Sheffield
- Facility:Royce Discovery Centre
- Availability:Available
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Detailed Description
The DIL 402 is used to measure the thermal expansion of samples up to 1200°C at different heating rates and under different atmospheres. This allows for measurements including coefficient of thermal expansion, the softening point, phase transitions, and shrinkage steps.
Samples are measured in the horizontal plane using a pushrod which applies a static force set at 0.2N. Measurements can be carried out under inert atmosphere, air, or vacuum with variable gas flow control. Samples must be solid, between 6.0mm and 12.7mm in diameter and can be of any reasonable geometry (cubic, spherical, mildly irregular), provided both the front and back faces are parallel. Technique can work with any solid material.
Uses/Applications
Can be used to measure the thermal expansion of metals, cements, glass samples and ceramics. Any solid samples will be usable with this technique.
Features
Max Temperature: 1200°C
Max Heating Rate: 50°C/min
Length Resolution: 1.0nm
Sample Pushrod Force: 0.20N
Max Sample Length: 30.0mm
Min Sample Length: 10.0mm
Max Sample Diameter: 12.7mm
Min Sample Diameter: 6.0mm
Sample Atmosphere:
- Nitrogen
- Argon
- Air
- Vacuum