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| == Capillaries: Kapton ==
| | see https://wiki-ext.aps.anl.gov/ug11bm/index.php/Supplies_and_Tools |
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| Kapton is a polyimide film developed by DuPont which is stable in a wide range of temperatures, from −273 to +400 C. ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapton more property details])
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| 11-Bm has used the following suppliers for Kapton tubing:
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| *MicroLumen, Inc. (http://www.microlumen.com/)
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| *Cole-Parmer (http://www.coleparmer.com/catalog/product_index.asp?cls=6806)
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| The MicroLumen company can make almost any size you need, and is happy to send samples as well. Cole Parmer has a list of different available sizes on the webpage, and you might be able to find the Cole-Parmer brand on Fisher Scientific or a similar supply company.
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| == Capillaries: Thin Wall Glass and Fused Quartz ==
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| Thin wall glass or fused quartz capillaries are often used in powder diffraction experiments.
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| These are available from several vendors such as:
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| * Charles-Supper [http://www.charles-supper.com/en/page/category.cfm?idCategory=13 http://www.charles-supper.com]
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| * Hampton Research [http://hamptonresearch.com/menus.aspx?id=3&sid=110 http://hamptonresearch.com]
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| Typical both glass ('special' or 'borosilicate') or fused (amorphous) quartz capillaries are available.
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| As purchased from both vendors above, the tubes are pre-sealed on one end, and have a flared opening on the other end for easy powder loading.
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| When selecting a capillary material and size, consider your experiment and sample(s).
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| Glass and quartz are stable over different temperature ranges. Glass adds a lower background to a diffraction pattern and is easier to seal with a flame (you can use Bic style lighter), but fused quartz tubes are stronger, more chemical resistant, and more likely to survive shipping and handling.
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| Smaller diameter capillaries (e.g 0.3 mm) may be useful to lower [https://wiki-ext.aps.anl.gov/ug11bm/index.php/X-ray_absorption_%26_fluorescence X-ray absorption.
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| == Drill Bits ==
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| 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
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| 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.
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| == Powder Sieves ==
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| 11-BM has a selection of powder sieves available for use by on-site users.
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| Small and large agate mortars and pestles are also available for grinding powders.
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| The available sieve sizes are as follows.
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| {| class="wikitable"
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| ! Sieve #
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| ! Mesh (microns)
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| | 40
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| | 425 μm
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| | 70
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| | 212 μm
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| | 140
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| | 106 μm
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| | 200
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| | 75 μm
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| | 325
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| | 45 μm
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| == Mortar and Pestle ==
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| 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.
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| == more tools.. ==
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