Rheometer for SANS and Reflectometry

ILL wishes to purchase a rheometer for Small Angle Neutron Scattering and Reflectometry on a brand name: - An easy interface to co-ordinate Rheology measurements with SANS and Reflectometer instruments - The ability to be moved regularly on and off the beam platform to provide both off-line and on-line rheological measurements - The sample temperature should be controlled over a range extending from -20°C (preferably -50°C) to 180°C with an absolute precision ±0.25°C without affecting "unobstructed" issue - Specific tools ensuring an easy alignment of the cup and bob on the SANS instruments as well as a reproducibility in the alignment (no loss of alignment) when cleaning and replacing samples - The compatibility of the rheometer with most of the geometry tools that are already used at the ILL, especially the ones made in Quartz that are rare and expensive. - A double motor to allow direct strain measurements as well as stress-controlled rheology and to allow high torque resolution - Counter-rotation and counter-oscillation modes in order to create a fixed stagnation point and higher speed and strains.