Scientific Glassblowing - Mechanical Division
Our Glassblowing Shop employs the only active scientific
glassblower in the province. The shop creates the exact pieces of
glassware needed for ongoing and new research projects.
The shop is equipped with a cut off saw, glassworking lathes
and annealing ovens. A vacuum system is available as are other
specialty tools and instruments. The shop is fully stocked with
various sizes of borosilicate and quartz tubing, valves and
joints.
Services include:
- Fabrication and design of custom research apparatus
- Modification and repair of borosilicate and quartz laboratory apparatus. This includes: vacuum systems, condensers, cryogenic dewars and distillation units, etc.
- Plate glasswork, including cutting, grinding and drilling
- Consultation on the design, construction and purchase of laboratory glassware.
Brian Power
Chemistry/Physics Building C1028
Phone: (709) 864-8325
Fax: (709) 864-7482
brianp@mun.ca
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NF, Canada
A1B 3X7
