242 - Characterization Lab 1

Atlas Heated Platens

Designed to form production parts that require both a controlled temperature and forming pressure. Provide heat-able/pressing surfaces compatible with the Specac Hydraulic Press. Controlled temperature to 300 celsius with water cooling, 15 ton load bearing capacity.

Manual Hydraulic Press

Designed for a wide variety of pressing applications, but they are specifically suited to make KBr (Potassium Bromide) discs. These discs are used for Infra-Red Spectroscopy, which can measure the vibrations of atoms and determine functional groups in molecules. Can be used to measure mechanical strength of a material under compression.