Laboratory

NSERC–Canlak Industrial Research Chair in Interior Wood Products Finishing

Department

Department of Wood and Forest Sciences

Manufacturer (Model)

Bruker (Q800)

Equipment Description

This technique is used to measure the mechanical properties of viscoelastic solids, including the complex Young's modulus, complex shear modulus, and complex viscosity. It can also be used to determine transition temperatures, such as the glass transition temperature (Tg) and crystallization temperature of polymers. The instrument is equipped with a humidity module that enables the measurement of moisture content in a sample.

Technical Specifications

• Force range: 0.0001 to 18 N

• Measured modulus range: 10³ to 3 × 10¹² Pa

• Modulus measurement accuracy: 1%

• Dynamic sample displacement: 0.5 to 10,000 µm

• Temperature range: −150°C to 600°C

• Heating and cooling rate: 0.1 to 20°C/min

  
  

Areas of Expertise

• Mechanical Properties

• Thermal Properties

  
  

Conditions of Use

Users must receive training on the instrument or have the analyses performed by a research professional. The equipment is available to both academic and industrial collaborators.

Rental Fees (CAD)

On-Campus

To be discussed with the equipment manager.

Off-Campus (Academic)

To be discussed with the equipment manager.

Industry

To be discussed with the equipment manager.

Reservations

WINNINGER Jérémy, Laboratory and Research Coordinator

418 656-7105

jeremy.winninger.1@ulaval.ca