Cryogenics / Liquid Gases

The Cavendish has the facility to liquefy and supply it's own Helium and Nitrogen to be used for a variety of experimental and teaching purposes.

Liquid Helium

The Liquid Helium is produced and distributed by Dan Cross, assisted by Mike Rhenius, Alan Beckett, Roger Beadle and David Rudderham in room 394. There is a project on the go at present to replace the aging liquefier with a brand new one. This is nearing completion.

In the mean time, the team have been able to continue supply to the laboratory.

If you wish to obtain some liquid Helium, please e-mail: liquid.gases "at" phy.cam.ac.uk, or call 37488 and talk to Dan to discuss your needs.

Liquid Nitrogen

The Liquid Nitrogen facility is based in room 392a (next to the large tanks) and is run by Mike Boxall. If you wish to obtain some liquid Nitrogen, please e-mail: liquid.gases "at" phy.cam.ac.uk, or call 68154 and talk to Mike to discuss your needs.

Opening hours

The Liquid Gases facility is normally manned between 08:00 and 16:30 Monday to Friday.