Laboratory

Professor Denis Rodrigue's Laboratory

Department

Department of Chemical Engineering

Funding agency(ies)

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)

Manufacturer (Model)

Tinius Olsen (Impact 104)

Equipment Description

This instrument is used to perform impact testing on materials. It measures the forces generated during impact, the material's impact resistance, and the energy absorbed and dissipated throughout the test. It is commonly used in conjunction with a specimen notching machine to evaluate the mechanical properties of notched specimens. Testing can be performed over a wide range of temperatures, including both high- and low-temperature conditions.

Technical Specifications

• Izod pendulums: 4–25 J; Charpy pendulums: 1 and 15 J

• Temperature control: -40°C to 140°C

• Compliant with ASTM D256

Areas of Expertise

• Mechanical Properties

• Impact Testing

• Pendulum Testing

  
  

Conditions of Use

Operation of this equipment requires prior training or the assistance of a research professional. The instrument is available to academic and industrial collaborators.

Rental Fees (CAD)

On-Campus

40$/ sample

Off-Campus (Academic)

70$/ sample

Industry

70$/ sample

Reservations

Denis Rodrigue

denis.rodrigue@gch.ulaval.ca