Physics Stockroom
Physics Stockroom
Stockroom After-hours Access
If you do not yet have card key access to Varian and you would like to, email khoi [at] stanford.edu (khoi[at]stanford[dot]edu) to request access.
The Physics Stockroom (also known as the Physics Store) is a self-serve hardware and lab-supply store. We serve research groups in various science and engineering departments at Stanford.
Physics Stockroom Self Service Purchase Form
To sign out purchased items:
Click to access self-service purchase form.
- Select "Yes" to use your pre-authorized PTA, or "No" to enter a PTA manually. (See main Physics Stockroom page for information about setting up a pre-authorized PTA.) If entering PTA manually, you can search the "Project" box by project number, Professor name, or project name.
- Select your supplies from the Physics Stockroom, taking note of the stock#, which will be a red or yellow label. If you need help finding an item, you can ask staff in room 115, or use the search page.
- In the column labeled "Item#" you can enter the exact stock# and tab or click on "Quantity" to enter quantity. You can also use the "Item#" box to search by description or partial part number.
- When you have selected all of your items and quantities, scroll to the bottom and hit "Check Out".
To log back in : https://ofweb.stanford.edu/apex/f?p=335
Please note: this form is for paying for items that you have already taken from the store, it does not allow you to order ahead. Our inventory is searchable at https://ofweb.stanford.edu/apex/f?p=335:6
Our staffed hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. We're in the Varian Physics Building Room 115, near the loading dock.
Visit our Facebook page and our searchable inventory and price list.
A sample of our product categories
- Tools
- Compression Fittings
- Pipe Fittings
- Valves
- Vacuum Fittings
- Adhesive Tapes
- Tubing
- Cleaning Supplies
- Fasteners
- Electronics (Selected Components)
- Safety Equipment
- Compressed Gas Cylinders
- Liquid Helium
- Liquid Nitrogen
Paying with a PTA
You must set up a blanket order with the Physics Stockroom before making purchases. Have someone with signature authority for the account send email to: khoi [at] stanford.edu (khoi[at]stanford[dot]edu).
Include the following information in your blanket order:
Required information
- Project-Task-Award
- Expenditure Type
- Department
- Name of the Group and Account
Strongly recommended information
- Start/End Dates
- Max. Dollar Amount (Not-To Exceed)
- Tax Exemption Code (If Non-Taxable)
- List of Likely Users
- Admin. Contact Information
Sample blanket order
- Project-Task-Award: 1234567-100-AARGH
- Astrobiology Dept, Prof. I. M. Fictional
- Subspace Scanner Project, NASA Grant #12345
- Start: Today, End: 09/30/2015
- Not to exceed: $5000
- Likely Users: Hugh Neverno, Mae Beeso
- Admin: Jen Rallist, 723-0000, Mail Code: 0000
Stockroom staff and contact
- Khoi Huynh (khoi [at] stanford.edu (khoi[at]stanford[dot]edu), 723-5406)
- Scott Barton (sbarton1 [at] stanford.edu (sbarton1[at]stanford[dot]edu), 723-4361)
- Phone: 650-723-4361
- Address: Varian Physics Bldg, Rm 115
- 382 Via Pueblo Mall, Stanford, CA 94305-4060