Sample environment at MAUD

To enhance the possibility to measure the samples at various conditions, several sample environments can be put on MAUD beam. For non-ambient condition studies, a vacuum furnace can be used. Samples within a set can be automatically exchanged by sample changer for up to 9 samples. For mechanical testing, a deformation rig can be employed with maximum tensile/pressure load up to 20 kN. For measurement of anisotropic samples, a rotation table can be installed.

Sample exchanger

Sample exchanger with 9 samaple positions enables automatic sample change and thus long runs without operator presence.

Rotation table

A table for rotation of the sample either around the axis perpendicular to the beam (omega rotation) or around the axis parallel with the beam can be set up.

Vacuum furnace

Transmission vacuum furnace with supherkanthal heating elements is capable to heat the sample up to 1400°C. During heating, the furnace is evacuated (no high vacuum, however) to prevent sample oxidation. Temperature is driven by Clare controller. An Al₂O₃ sample holder is available for some sample shapes. Special sample holders (M8 female thread) has to be supplied by the user.

Deformation rig

Deformation machine for uni-axial loading (tension, pressure) ± 20 kN.

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