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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
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Charley Amling | Scientific Glassblower |
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Dr. Brooke Beam Massani | Director of Research Support Services/Staff Scientist |
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Mon. thru Fri. 8 am - 5 pm |
Chemical Sciences Buildling, Room 209 1305 E Fourth St. |
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| Charley Amling |
Scientific Glassblower
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520-621-6365
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ccamling@arizona.edu
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Chemical Sciences Building, Room 209
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| Nancy Louks |
Business Manager
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520-626-7722
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nlouks@arizona.edu
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| Virginia Olivas |
Accounting Assistant II
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520-626-0881
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virginiaolivas@arizona.edu
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