Laboratory

NSERC–Canlak Industrial Research Chair in Interior Wood Products Finishing

Department

Department of Wood and Forest Sciences

Manufacturer (Model)

First Ten Angstroms (FTA 200)

Equipment Description

The FTA200 is a video-based measurement system used to determine contact angle, interfacial tension, surface tension, wettability, and absorption. Software optimized for the instrument enables video recording at rates ranging from 60 frames per second to several hours. Recordings can also be made using non-linear time intervals to better capture absorption phenomena. Analyses are based on the shape and size of generated liquid droplets and can be performed either manually or automatically.

Technical Specifications

• Camera temporal resolution: 60 frames per second

• Available analyses:

  • Static (equilibrium) contact angle

  • Capillary contact angle

  • Pendant drop surface tension

  • Droplet spreading

  • Droplet absorption

  • Surface energy determined from contact angle measurements

  • Work of adhesion / adhesion tension

Areas of Expertise

• Coatings

• Polymers

• Surfaces

• Materials

  
  

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