Supply of Nanoindenter for Scanning Electron Microscope to University of Sheffield
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Nanoindenter for Scanning Electron Microscope to University of Sheffield
Awarded 28 Mar 2018
Awarded28 Mar 2018
Value£105,000.00
SupplierCN Technical Services Ltd.
AgencyUNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 8y 7mo ago1d term
Awarded 28 Mar 2018Expired 29 Mar 2018
About
The University of Sheffield awarded a contract to CN Technical Services Ltd.
for the supply of a nanoindenter compatible with a scanning electron microscope (SEM).
The equipment enables mechanical testing of materials within the SEM via a vacuum-compatible mechanical testing holder/stage, supporting both nanoindentation and scratch testing methodologies under specified loading conditions, with in-situ measurement of applied load and position.
The device is transferable between air and the microscope column, compatible with the SEM's high vacuum, and fits within specified microscope geometries.
The contract value is £105,000.
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