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Universal testing machine (Instron)

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Faculty: Dentistry
Department: Dental Biomaterials
Laboratory: Precision Measurements Unit
Device Type: Analytical
Brand: Instron
Model: Instron Universal Testing Machine (3365)
Count of Devices: 1
Device Status: Working
Calibration Status: Calibrated
Guarantee: No
Lab Operator: Biomaterials staff
Responsible Person: Dr. Nada Kazem

Description

Instron Universal Testing Machine 3365 Cat. No: 2710-115 Max. load: 5 kN; Max. torque: 40 Nm Temperature range: -70 °C to 125 °C

Function

Three of the more common tests that may be easily performed with the Instron Universal Tester are tension testing, compression testing, and flexure testing. Each of these tests is used to determine how a material will respond to loading. Depending on the type of test, the relevant output from the Instron may include load, displacement, stress, and strain data. These mechanical properties determined from tension tests include, but are not limited to, the following: • Elastic deformation properties, such as the modulus of elasticity (Young's modulus) and Poisson's ratio, • Yield strength and ultimate tensile strength • Ductility properties, such as elongation and reduction in area, and • Strain-hardening characteristics. Also used for bond strength tests: Macroshear, Microshear, push out test