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/
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| 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 |