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15T VF

This 15T system can only be used on BT-7. It uses a lot of cryogen and at least 7 days for the initial cool down. A one week notice is...

11T VF

Close coordination with the Sample Environment Team is essential before, during and after the use of this system due to the complexity of...

10T VF

This system is a cryogen free system. It is the newest magnet system we have at the NCNR. The lead time to cool down the system is several...

9T HF

This is a horizontal field superconducting magnet fitted with SANS windows leading to the sample location from four sides. The B field can...

7T VF

This 7T vertical field magnet system has no persistent switch. There are two options for inserts: a top loading CCR insert (4K-600K) and a...

SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNET SYSTEMS

System Name 7T VF 9T HF 10T VF 11T VF 15T VF Inductance (H) 35.2 32.0 34.4 200.5 Persistence switch I(mA) N/A 18 N/A 64 65.2 Non-Lambda...

LIQUID HELIUM CRYOSTATS

System Description Sample Well Diameter(mm) Temperature Range(K) Available Instruments Orange Cryostats 50, 70, 100 1.5 - 300K All SD-55...

TOP LOADING CCRs

Instead of mounting your sample directly to the cold head you use a sample stick in this type of CCRs. The cold head is physically isolated...
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