ICSTM

Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Science and Technology
Valahia University of Târgoviște

ICSTM

ICSTM

Valahia University of Târgoviște

Infrastructure

The existing research infrastructure is valued closed to 6.5 M Euros and consists in over 20 research equipment with an individual value of more than 100,000 Euros considered fundamentally for increasing the ICSTM of VUT chances of absorbing funds from:

  • national and international CDI projects
  • the institutional development fund (CNFIS-FDI)
  • contracts with other universities, institutes, agencies, organizations and economic agents.

The certified/accredited research equipment from the ICSTM endowment is presented in detail on the platform https://eeris.eu/ERIF-2000-000Y-0122 and https://916.icstm.ro/.

Halogen Moisture Analyzer HS153

Equipment for moisture determination of solid samples through differential weighing. The equipment consists of a balance and a halogen heating unit. The system provides fast heating and precise temperature control, shorter heating-cooling cycles can also be performed; sample weight is shown on the digital display color (selectable measure unit); correction factors can be used, through software setting; measurement range (resolution): weight 2 – 150 g (1 mg), temperature: 40°C – 230°C (1°C); moisture content – resolution 0,01% (sample weight min. 10 g), respectively 0,05 % (sample weight min. 2 g).

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometer

complete pulsed Fourier transform liquid-phase proton NMR spectrometer, PC controlled; the unit includes a capillary cartridge, a permanent magnet (2 Tesla), radio-frequency transmitters and receivers, digital data acquisition and signal processing, a programmable pulse sequencer, and a web-server interface; system configuration includes MNova licenced software for data processing, simulation and reporting;

Multiparameter – Multi 9430

Digital precision electrochemical meter for: pH (0…14); conductivity (0.00 µS/cm … 2000 mS/cm); dissolved oxygen measurements (0.00 … 19.99 mg/l ). 3 dedicated electrodes and selectable resolution (0.001/0.01/0.1). Functions: calibration procedures (max. 5 points); automatic stability control; automatic sensor recognition; selectable measurement units; automatic temperature compensation; continuous measurement control.

Digestor Top Wave

The system works with an innovative concept of sensors. Individual samples temperatures and internal pressures are measured and displayed individually and in real time. Do not use immersion sensors or mechanical sensors – measuring system uses optical principles. There is no sensor installed, connected, cleaned or replaced – handling is thus simplified and consumables removed. TOP wave is equipped with a touch-sensitive controller for controlling reactions and manipulating data. The algorithm monitors all parameters and adjusts the microwave power accordingly. There are a number of pre-installed applications, a list of favorite applications containing 12 programs frequently used. You can store about an infinite number of new applications. The software is intuitive, enabling remote operation via network connection and includes 6 languages. An internal memory can be used to store data that can then be exported via the USB jack.

Selecta Fat Extractor N6

Fat extractor through Soxhlet method, with 6 places. Working temperature 90-240°C. Solvent volume up to 50 mL. Extraction time 0-99 min. Water consumption 2 L/min. 600 W.

Viscometer Premium – Fungilab

The software compatible with Windows allows the following data displayed: Selected speed rpm spindle selected SP, dynamic viscosity reading cP (mPa.s) or cSt kinematics, percentage of full scale%, ºC or ºF temperature probe (optional), the rate shear (coaxial rod) SR (s-1), shear (coaxial rod) SS (N/m2), density (inserted by the user) g/cm3, status of the program step by step, analysis and visual features (flow curves). The machine has self-test function with acoustic alarm AUTO-RANGE function, with accuracy of ± 1% of full scale and resolution viscosity range of 0.1 to less than 10,000 cP, spindle is made of stainless steel AISI 316 features programming: for torsional timeout 10 working memories, programmable multi-step ramp.

Thermostatic bath

Thermostating unit using water or silicon oil. Equipment with 12 liter volume, stainless steel interior, with 4 places. Temperature range: ambient + 5oC – 1100C, with ±0.1°C resolution, and 10C temperature stability.

Nano Indenter Agilent G200

Nanoindenter Agilent G200 is an instrument for indentation and scratch tests, thus mechanical properties can be determined for a wide range of materials including metals, composites, ceramics, polymers, fibers, thin films. Nano Indenter Agilent G200 is the world’s most accurate, flexible and user-friendly instrument for nanoscale mechanical testing. Electromagnetic actuation allows the Nano Indenter G200 to achieve unparalleled dynamic range in force and displacement. Load capacity can be expanded to 500mN, maximum depth of indentation 500 µm, load resolution is ≤ 50 nN, force at contact ≤ 10 µN, scratching maximum distance > 100 mm and speed of scratching – 100 nm / s to 2 mm/s. The test method is according to ISO 1457. The samples used in indentation and scratch tests can have a maximum size of sample: ø30x10mm.

Laboratory Chemical Reactor

It is designed with a removable wireless controller and a digital TFT display. It automatically adjusts the speed through microprocessor-controlled technology within the speed range of 0/4 – 530 rpm (two-speed ranges). The stirrer comes equipped with a RS 232 and a USB interface to control and document all parameters.

Atomic Force Microscope

The device is capable of performing more than 40 measuring methods, which allows analyzing physical and chemical properties of the surface with high precision and resolution. It is possible to carry out experiments in air, as well as in liquids and in controlled environment. The new generation electronics provides operations in high-frequency (up to 5MHz) modes. By AFM three-dimensional images of surfaces can be obtained (insulators or conductors) with a nano resolution in the lateral plane and subangstrom vertically. This device is used in basic research as well as on larger scale in the industry where it has a special role in the development of nanotechnology. AFM is the most used technique of the Surface Scanning microscopy (SPM).

ICSTM

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