Film/Fiber Accessory; Description - TA Instruments TMA 2940 Operator's Manual

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Film/Fiber Accessory

Description

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The TMA film/fiber accessory can be used to
measure the physical properties of fibers or films
as a function of force, temperature, or time.
Sample tensile stress is calculated using the
following equation:
S = F / A
T
where:
S = stress at
T
F = force (Newtons)
A = cross-sectional area
The film/fiber accessory kit contains:
• Film/fiber probe
• Film/fiber stage
• Vial of cleaved aluminum balls
• Stainless steel clamps
• Clamp block
• Screwdriver
• Auto Measure gauge.
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temperature T
(Pascals)
(meters ).
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