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NIST Center for Neutron Research

Sample Holders

These tables illustrate a few options for holding SANS samples and which equipment those holders are compatible with.

	Sample Dimensions		Compatible Equipment
Generic Sample Cells	Volume (cm³)	Thickness (mm)	Sample Changers	Electromagnets	CCRs and Cryostats
Demountable Cells¹	0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0	1, 2, 3, 4	X	X	*
'Banjo' Cells	0.28, 0.56	1, 2	X	X

^{1. Cells with no built-in spacer are available for samples with a fixed thickness. Special seals and holders are required to use the demountable cells in a CCR.}

	Sample Dimensions		Special Features	Compatible Equipment
Pressure Cells	Volume (cm³)	Thickness (mm)	Pressure Range (MPa)	Sample Changers	Electromagnets	CCRs or Cryostats	Other
SANS Demountable Pressure Cells	0.7	1	70	X	X		X
HP-BioSANS (LIPSS)	2.0 - 5.0	1 - 5	350				X
Low Temp Pressure Vessel	2.2		300			X

	Sample Dimensions		Special Features	Compatible Equipment
CCR Sample Mounts	Volume (cm³)	Thickness (mm)	Sample Positions	Electromagnets & Polarized beam	CCRs & Cryostats
Single-Wall Manifolds	1.6	2	2, 3	X	X
Double-Wall Holder	1.6, 4.1	2, 5	1	X	X
Framed Manifolds	-	-	2, 3	X	X
2-Cell SANS Cell Holder	See Demountable Cell Info		2		X

Contacts

Cedric Gagnon

cedric.gagnon@nist.gov

(301) 975-2020
Susana Marujo Teixeira

susana.marujoteixeira@nist.gov

(301) 975-4404
Jeffery Krzywon

jeffery.krzywon@nist.gov

(301) 975-6650

Created November 20, 2020, Updated April 12, 2022