The SANS2D sample position is in air with access from above. It can accommodate equipment up to 2m3 in size. There is a 5 tonne crane, an alignment laser to help position samples, and it is provided with compressed air, argon, helium and nitrogen gas purges, and both normal and demineralised water.
SANS2D-specific (the standard configuration is marked with *)
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quartz cuvettes *
- vertical height stage (computer-controlled) *
- horizontal translation stage (computer-controlled) *
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thermostatted double-deck sample changer with a variety of sample racks (NB: the decks can be at different temperatures) *
- 5kW (heat & cool) circulating fluid baths (-20 to +100 degC) *
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in-situ Dynamic light scattering
- Stop-flow apparatus - in development
- Huber stage for GISANS - in development
Potentially available from LOQ (requires prior consultation)
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rotating sample rack for unstable dispersions (NB: limited temperature control)
- small rotation stage (computer-controlled)
- small +/- 45 degree goniometer (manual)
- fibre holder
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Physica MCR501 CSS/CSR rheometer
with quartz or titanium Couette geometries
- Scientific & Medical (Thar) 1kbar pressure cell
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Goudsmit 2T electromagnet
(90mm pole gap; transverse or solenoidal fields)
ISIS User Support Group
University Research Groups
ISIS Laboratories
The ISIS Chemistry and Materials Characterisation Laboratories contain a variety of additional equipment which may be used to better characterise samples. This equipment is available for use by visiting researchers but must be booked in advance. It includes:
