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Sample Preparation

General Purpose / Undergraduate Laboratory

 

 

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Holden 122
305 ft^2
Lab Supervisor: David Berry

Capabilities and Equipment:

Metallographic Sectioning Saw (Leco)
Belt Grinder (Leco)
Low Speed Diamond Saw (Buehler)
Low Speed Diamond Saw (South Bay)
High Speed Wafering Saw (Buehler)
Variable Speed Grinder/Polisher (Beuhler)
Manual Sample Mounting Press (Buehler)
Automatic Sample Mounting Press (Buehler)
Vacuum Impregnation System (Buehler)
Auto Grinder/Polisher (6 sample max) (Buehler)
Auto Grinder/Polisher (9 sample max) (Leco)
Assorted Single Grinding/Polishing Wheels (various)
Solvent Storage Cabinet
Large Fume hood for Etching/Chemical Work

Safety Alerts:

Torso
-Chemical Exposure
Hand Hazards
-Chemical Exposure
Abrasion/Puncture
-Extreme Heat
Foot Hazards
-Chemical Exposure
Respiratory
-Particulate
Eye Hazard
-Dust/Flying Debris

Safety Links:

Chemical Hygiene Plan
http://www.ehss.vt.edu/programs/HCM_lab_require.php
Environmental Health and Safety
http://www.ehss.vt.edu/
http://www.ehss.vt.edu/training/

Emergency Contacts: Dave Berry (any time of night on weekends or holidays)

Other info:

http://www.pp.okstate.edu/ehs/links/index.htm
ASM Handbooks (only VT access)
http://products.asminternational.org/matinfo/index.jsp

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