Equipment and Tools
Drill Bits
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
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 Sieves
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.
The available sieve sizes are as follows.
| Sieve # | Mesh (microns) |
|---|---|
| 40 | 425 μm |
| 70 | 212 μm |
| 140 | 106 μm |
| 200 | 75 μm |
| 325 | 45 μm |
Mortar & Pestle
An agate mortar and pestle is an invaluable tool for grinding powder samples. Can you used with dry or wet powders. 11-BM has a selection of mortar and pestles available for use by on-site users at the beamline.
