Laser Flash Analysis: Linseis LFA 1000
The Laser Flash Analysis is used for the determination of heat transport properties such as thermal diffusivity and thermal conductivity.
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LIBRTI: The Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation Programme
We are creating a world leading UK capability for demonstrating the feasibility of power plant relevant fusion fuel technologies.
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Materials
We provide a range of key capabilities and expertise which focus on the development of materials for the nuclear industry.
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Netzsch Differential Scanning Calorimeter Precision and Mass Spectrometer
Two high vacuum Differential Scanning Calorimeter machines allow for determination of caloric effects of a sample by measurement of the difference in the heat flow rate between a sample and a reference.
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Physical Properties Measurement System: Quantum Design DynaCool™
Electrical, magnetic and thermophysical material characterisation at magnetic fields of up to 14 T and temperatures between 400 – 1.8 K.
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Rigaku Smartlab X-ray diffractometer
Automated multipurpose X-Ray diffractometer (XRD) with guidance software.
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Shimadzu AGS-X 10kN static load frame
Mechanical testing machine, suitable for tensile-, bending- and compression testing.
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Simultaneous Thermal Analyser: Linseis STA PT1600
The Simultaneous Thermal Analyser combines thermo-gravimetric analysis with differential scanning calorimetry.
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STEP Fusion: Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production
STEP Fusion is a UK-led, world-leading programme bringing government and industry together to develop fusion energy.
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TA Electroforce 3550 15kN dynamic load frame
Mechanical fatigue, fracture toughness/crack growth and dynamic characterisation testing.