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TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS

# NanoFab Tool: Microfluidic Test Station

The CorSolutions microfluidic test station consists of a digital microscope, PneuWave pneumatic pump, and microfluidic probes to enable non-destructive, rapid connection and testing of micro- and nano-fluidic devices. This system provides closed-loop control of fluid by pressurizing the fluid vessel, then measuring the resulting fluid flow. This technique provides pulse-free flow with a fast response time to changing flow rates or pressure. The system is also capable of fully programmable fluid delivery and user-defined pressure profiles (including ramp up & ramp down) with simultaneous data logging. This system can accommodate devices up to 4 inches by 6 inches. 

## Specifications/Capabilities

                    - XY translational stage with 4-inch by 6-inch travel
                    - Top and bottom LED illumination
                    - Digital microscope with 25X to 200X magnification, motorized Z axis
                    - Four fluidic connectors (1/16 & 1/32 inch tubing gaskets)
                    - Closed loop, flow control of 2 independent fluid channels (0.1-50μL/min)
                    - Pulse-free flow with fast response time 
                    - Voltage probe mount

## Usage Information

### Supported Sample Sizes

                      - Maximum 4 inch (100mm) by 6 inch (150 mm)
                      - Small pieces supported

### Recommended Substrates/Restricted Materials

                      - Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and other elastomeric polymer based devices
                      - Aqueous solutions only for testing 
                      - Nanoparticles (in any form) are not permitted  

## Typical Applications

                    - Pressure and Leak testing of microfluidic devices using aqueous solutions

## Back to the NanoFab Equipment List

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## Organizations

                          - NIST Headquarters
                            - Laboratory Programs
                              - Physical Measurement Laboratory
                                - Physical Measurement Laboratory Office
                                  - Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology

## Details

## Hours of Operation

24 hour access

## Tool Reservation Rules

                    - Minimum Reservation Time: 0.5 hours.
                    - Maximum Reservation Time: 4 hours.
                    - Adjacent Reservations Permitted: Yes.
                    - Cancelation Policy: Reservations must be canceled at least 12 hours before the scheduled start time.

## Contact

### Primary Engineer

                    -  Matthew Robinson  matthew.robinson@nist.gov      (301) 975-2421   

### Backup Engineer

                    -  Joshua Schumacher  joshua.schumacher@nist.gov      (301) 975-8065   

### General Contact

                    -      NanoFab Litho    nanofab_litho@nist.gov      (301) 975-8672          100 Bureau Drive, Stop 6201   Gaithersburg,  MD 20899-6201   

### HEADQUARTERS

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