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CBC Glassblowing Facility

 

 

 

Overview of Services

RRID:SCR_023036

A full-service facility for the design and fabrication of specialized scientific glassware as well as repairs and modifications of existing glassware.

The Glassblowing Facility of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Support Services (RSS) provides design, construction and repair of sophisticated glass apparatus and glass high vacuum systems for research applications. Open to all Uarizona researchers and external customers the facility has expertise in borosilicate, quartz and mixed materials.

Techniques used include bench, lathe, and stationary rack work for graded seals, glass-to-metal seals, oil diffusion pumps, quartz dewars (window and finger), glass-to-ceramic, quartz materials and more. Specifically, the manager has a working knowledge of high vacuum materials, gauges, leak detection techniques and vacuum rack design.

Virtual Tour of the Glassblowing Facility

Acknowledging the RSS Units

Leadership

 

 

 

 

   Charley Amling | Scientific Glassblower
  ccamling@arizona.edu | 520-621-6365
 

 

 

 

 

  Dr. Brooke Beam Massani | Director of Research Support Services/Staff Scientist
  bbeam@arizona.edu | 520-621-3395

 

Location and hours of operation

Hours Location

Mon. thru Fri. 

8 am - 5 pm               

 Chemical Sciences Buildling, Room 209

1305 E Fourth St.
Tucson, AZ 85721 

Links and Resources

  1. CBC Glassblowing Facility
  2. CBC Research Support Services
  3. Acknowledging the RSS Units
  4. Chemistry and Biochemistry

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Charley Amling
Scientific Glassblower
 
520-621-6365
 
ccamling@arizona.edu
 
Chemical Sciences Building, Room 209
 
Nancy Louks
Business Manager
 
520-626-7722
 
nlouks@arizona.edu
 

 
Virginia Olivas
Accounting Assistant II
 
520-626-0881
 
virginiaolivas@arizona.edu
 

 

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