Low Temperature Laboratory @ University of Chicago
Used for: | Low Temperature Lab |
The Low-Temperature Laboratory operates a CTI1400 helium liquefier and maintains a Linde TL6000 liquid nitrogen tank of 24,000 liter capacity, a recovery system for helium, and centralized pumping stations for cryogenic experiments. Cryogenic liquids are sold to MRSEC members and non-members to recover production and storage costs. The lab oversees the use of a Quantum Design SQUID magnetometer and a top-loading dilution refrigerator, and makes available leak detectors to MRSEC members. The staff designs and constructs equipment (gas handling systems, cryogenic liquid fill devices & transfer tubes, and custom racks for experiments), provides technical consulting and instructs students in cryogenic techniques.