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Parts List for 2D Flow Cell
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Compiled by D. Borrero, Willamette University
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Last updated: 8/3/2025
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Parts for basic setup
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VendorItemQTYUnit PriceSubtotalNotes:Link:
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K&J Magnetics6" x 1/2" x 1/8" N42 Neodynium Magnets12$13.09$157.08Could use different pattern (e.g., checkerboard). Pretty fragile, consider buying extras.
https://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=BZZ082
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Amazon10" x 10" acrylic tray1$17.59$17.59Doesn't technically have to be transparent as long as it has a flat thin bottom but this helps with lighting.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089D2BTD3/
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AmazonCopper electrodes1$15.99$15.99Technically could be any metal. Copper electrode/Copper sulfate solution have relatively clean chemistry, though.
https://www.amazon.com/LTKJ-99-99-Copper-Industry-Supply/dp/B07P5MB33Y
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AmazonWebcam1$21.99$21.99Can be substituted with scientific/industrial camera for more control
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Desktop-Widescreen-Calling-Recording/dp/B004FHO5Y6
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AmazonAluminum Plate1$32.99$32.99For leveling mount. Use three 10-32 or finer threaded screws for feet.
https://www.amazon.com/RMP-6061-T651-Aluminum-Sheet-Thickness/dp/B012GYW3Y8/
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AmazonLED Strip Lights1$9.99$9.99Can be taped to cardboard for cheap LED panel or around edge of tray. Light source should be powered by DC.
https://www.amazon.com/XT-AUTO-Flexible-Waterproof-Underbody/dp/B01J3FCGVI/
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AmazonMultimeter1$13.99$13.99Useful to monitor current
https://www.amazon.com/AstroAI-Digital-Multimeter-Voltage-Tester/dp/B01ISAMUA6/
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AmazonAdjustable DC power supply1$59.99$59.99Typical 30 VDC lab supplies work. Only need to source 10s of mA of current.
https://www.amazon.com/Kungber-Adjustable-Switching-Regulated-Adjustments/dp/B08DJ1FDXV/
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TOTAL$329.61
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Consumables
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VendorItemQTYPriceSubtotalNotes
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AmazonCopper Sulfate (CuSO4)1$32.99$32.995 lbs bag. This will be enough to run the experiment practically forever. Could use table salt but chemistry is not as clean.
https://www.amazon.com/Copper-Sulfate-Pentahydrate-Crystals-Pounds/dp/B00KDH7G8O
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AmazonGlycerol1$42.90$42.901 gallon. This will be enough to run the experiment for a couple of years.
https://www.amazon.com/Verdana-Vegetable-Glycerin-Glycerine-Refined/dp/B0DDJTPY7P
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AmazonGlass Microspheres1$14.99$14.99~10 oz. This is a lifetime supply.
https://www.amazon.com/Glass-Bubbles-Filler-Epoxy-Polyester/dp/B07KPL163Y/
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TOTAL$90.88
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Optional Upgrades
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VendorItemQTYPriceSubtotalNotes
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Cole-Parmer#75 Cannon-Fenske Viscometer1$208.50$208.50Optional. Could just give students viscosity of solution. #50 or #100 viscometers could work too, if already available.
https://www.coleparmer.com/i/cannon-9721-b56-viscometer-universal-size-75/9893452
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McMaster-CarrUltrafine-threaded thumb screws3$8.92$26.76Gives better control of leveling platform
https://www.mcmaster.com/97424A590/
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McMaster-CarrUltrafine-thread brass inserts3$9.29$27.87Match ultrafine-threaded thumb screws
https://www.mcmaster.com/98625A950/
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Edmund OpticsScientific/Machine Vision Camera1$522.81$522.81Any scientific camera will work. 1 Mpx+ is ideal but even 640 x 480 works.
https://www.edmundoptics.com/p/u3-3040cp-13-monochrome-usb3-camera/43937/
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B&H16 mm c-mount lens1$137.50$137.50Could also use a 12 mm
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1470033-REG/fujinon_hf25ha_1s_2_3_25mm_1_5_megapixel.html
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AmazonUSB 3 micro-b cable1$6.49$6.49Or cable to match camera
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-USB-3-0-Cable-Male/dp/B00NH12R1O/
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AmazonLED panels1$49.99$49.99Or other less DIY-y lighting
https://www.amazon.com/NiceVeedi-2800-6500K-Photography-Recording-Streaming/dp/B0BF976MJY
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