Netzsch LFA-457 System

All experiments using the LFA-457 machine must be proposed and approved before they will be processed by one of the machine operators. There is a charge of $20.00 per sample. The charge is used to help offset the cost of the operation, supplies, and maintenance of the machine. Supplies consist of gloves, liquid nitrogen, graphite spray, and helium gas. Maintenance issues would be replacement of sample holders, vacuum pump oil, and any repairs as they are needed. Operation would be verification of the machine on a quarterly basis.

Once your request is approved and scheduled you will be notified of the run time via e-mail. You are more than welcome to observe the experiment process. Please complete the request below to start the approval process. Any additional questions should be sent to system manager

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LFA Experiment Request Form

User Information Last name First name MSU or Engineering email address: Account # Sub Account Funding Agency Department Faculty

Experiment Information Note: All samples are sprayed with a light coating of graphite spray. Experiment Name: Select measurement: Specific Heat Capacity (Cp) Diffusivity Only Both Note: (Cp) and (k) measurements are dependent on having the correct reference sample. If you want Cp data please select a reference sample Stainless Steel 310 Inconel 600 Pyroceram 9606 Temperature Profile range -125C - 1100C Note:(temperature in C) Starting temp: Ending temp: Temp step: Select Processing Environment: Argon Helium Sample 1 Sample Name: Sample Material: Researchers must provide a complete MSDS sheet for the material that is being processed. Samples will not be accepted prior to having the MSDS. MSDS (as pdf only): What is the sample density at room temperature? What is the sample material melting point(in C)? Sample size(mm): 12.7mm 10mm 10x10mm^2 8x8mm^2 Sample thickness(mm): Sample 2 Sample Name: Sample Material: Researchers must provide a complete MSDS sheet for the material that is being processed. Samples will not be accepted prior to having the MSDS. MSDS (as pdf only): What is the sample density at room temperature? What is the sample material melting point(in C)? Sample size(mm): 12.7mm 10mm 10x10mm^2 8x8mm^2 Sample thickness(mm): Sample 3 Sample Name: Sample Material: Researchers must provide a complete MSDS sheet for the material that is being processed. Samples will not be accepted prior to having the MSDS. MSDS (as pdf only): What is the sample density at room temperature? What is the sample material melting point(in C)? Sample size(mm): 12.7mm 10mm 10x10mm^2 8x8mm^2 Sample thickness(mm):

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