Atomic Force Microscope offers cooling/heating capabilities.
Press Release Summary:
Designed for MFP-3D Atomic Force Microscope, CoolerHeater Accessory uses Peltier element to cool samples down to -35°C and heat samples up to +120°C. Unit can be sealed for use in air or in controlled gaseous environment. Accessory is suited for studying temperature-dependent phenomena like phase transitions and chemical reactions, as well as for investigating dependence of mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and thermal properties of materials on temperature.
Original Press Release:
Asylum Research Introduces Polymer Heating and Cooling Capabilities for its MFP-3D(TM) Atomic Force Microscope
April 28, 2009 (Santa Barbara, CA) Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) technology leader, Asylum Research, announced it is introducing a new CoolerHeater accessory designed for polymer and other studies where cooling and heating are required. The CoolerHeater joins Asylum's growing suite of environmental control products for the MFP-3D AFM platform. The CoolerHeater uses a Peltier element to both cool samples down to -35°C and heat up to +120°C. The heating or cooling temperature and heating rate are easily and conveniently set using the AFM software and computer-controlled. The CoolerHeater can be sealed for use in air or in a controlled gaseous environment. The heating element is also liquid tight and suitable for liquid drop experiments.
This new product complements the MFP-3D PolyHeater(TM), a modular heating stage designed specifically for high-temperature studies from ambient to 300°C in a controlled gaseous environment. These heating and cooling accessories are ideal for studying temperature-dependent phenomena like phase transitions and chemical reactions, as well as for investigating the dependence of mechanical, electrical, magnetic and thermal properties of materials on temperature. Each kit includes a clamp and membrane for sealed operation and is exclusively for use with Asylum's MFP-3D AFMs. Temperature data can be logged and saved with each acquired AFM image. Descriptions of all environmental accessories for the MFP-3D are available under 'Products' at www.asylumresearch.com with links to data sheets on the individual products.
About Asylum Research
Asylum Research is the technology leader for atomic force and scanning probe microscopy (AFM/SPM) for both materials and bioscience applications. Founded in 1999, we are a company dedicated to innovative instrumentation for nanoscience and nanotechnology, with over 250 years combined AFM/SPM experience from our scientists, engineers and software developers. Our instruments are used for a variety of nanoscience applications in material science, physics, polymers, chemistry, biomaterials, and bioscience, including single molecule mechanical experiments on DNA, protein unfolding and polymer elasticity, as well as force measurements for biomaterials, chemical sensing, polymers, colloidal forces, adhesion, and more.
Asylum's product line offers imaging and measurement capabilities for a wide range of samples, including advanced techniques such as electrical characterization (CAFM, KFM, EFM), high voltage piezoresponse force microscopy (PFM), magnetic force microscopy (MFM) with our unique variable field module, quantitative nanoindenting, and a wide range of environmental accessories and application-ready modules.
Asylum's MFP-3D(TM) set the standard for AFM technology, with unprecedented precision and flexibility. The MFP-3D is the first AFM with true independent piezo positioning in all three axes, combined with low noise closed-loop feedback sensor technology. The MFP-3D offers both top and bottom sample viewing for easy integration with most commercially-available inverted optical microscopes.
Asylum's new Cypher(TM) AFM is the world's first completely new small sample AFM/SPM in over a decade, and sets the new standard as the world's highest resolution AFM. Cypher provides low-drift closed loop atomic resolution for the most accurate images and measurements possible today, rapid AC imaging with small cantilevers, Spot-On(TM) automated laser alignment for easy setup, integrated thermal, acoustic and vibration control, and broad support for all major AFM/SPM scanning modes and capabilities.
Asylum Research offers the lowest cost of ownership of any AFM company. Ask us about our industry-best 2-year warranty, our legendary product and applications support, and our exclusive 6-month money-back satisfaction guarantee. We are dedicated to providing the most technically advanced AFMs for researchers who want to take their experiments to the next level. Asylum Research also distributes third party cantilevers from Olympus, Nanoworld/Nanosensors, and our own MFM and iDrive(TM) tips.
For additional information, contact Terry Mehr, Director of Marketing Communications, or Monteith Heaton, EVP, Marketing/Business Development, Asylum Research, 6310 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, 805-696-6466x224/227, Terry@AsylumResearch.com, Monte@AsylumResearch.com, www.AsylumResearch.com.
