The use of a load frame is supported through the instrument team at the VULCAN beamline.

Specifically, dedicated in situ mechanical loading is possible using the VULCAN MTS Loadframe: +/-100KN tension/compression, and 400Nm torsion, +/-100mm stroke, 270^o rotation. Centroid control.  30Hz rated cyclic loading, and uniaxial movement as low as 10^-6 mm/s. Induction heating in the air with loading. Temperatures are limited by materials oxidation resistance and induction coupling.

First experiments using this load frame are described in K. An et al., Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 42, 95 (2011). For further publications please refer to VULCAN’s publication list.

Please contact the VULCAN instrument team for details on capabilities, experiment planning and future opportunities.