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== Note 1 ==  
== Note 1 ==  


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== Tools ==
== Tools ==


=== Drill Bits ===
The following tools might be helpfull for preparing samples:
A #68 wire gauge size Jobber drill bit (diameter = 0.031" = 0.787 mm) can be useful for loading & packing powder inside the standard 11-BM mail-in 0.8 mm Kapton tubes
*Small drill bits can be useful for loading & packing powder inside Kapton tubes [https://wiki-ext.aps.anl.gov/ug11bm/index.php/Equipment_and_Tools#Drill_Bits (more details)]


These small diameter drill bits cost $2 or less, and can easily be purchased online. If you intend to use it frequently, you might consider also purchasing a small pin vise (Starrett makes good ones) to more easily hold the small bit.
*Powder Sievces    . 11-BM has a selection of powder sieves available for use by on-site users. [https://wiki-ext.aps.anl.gov/ug11bm/index.php/Equipment_and_Tools#Powder_Sieves (more details)]


=== Powder Sieves ===
11-BM has a selection of powder sieves available for use by on-site users.
11-BM has a selection of powder sieves available for use by on-site users.


Small and large agate mortars and pestles are also available for grinding powders.
* Mortar & Pestle  Small and large agate mortars and pestles are also available for grinding powders.
 
The available sieve sizes are as follows.
{| class="wikitable"
! Sieve #
! Mesh (microns)
|-
| 40
| 425 μm
|-
| 70
| 212 μm
|-
| 140
| 106 μm
|-
| 200
| 75 μm
|-
| 325
| 45 μm
|}

Revision as of 16:11, 30 May 2012

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Tools

The following tools might be helpfull for preparing samples:

  • Small drill bits can be useful for loading & packing powder inside Kapton tubes (more details)
  • Powder Sievces . 11-BM has a selection of powder sieves available for use by on-site users. (more details)

11-BM has a selection of powder sieves available for use by on-site users.

  • Mortar & Pestle Small and large agate mortars and pestles are also available for grinding powders.