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soft matter

Nanoindenter

Description: Optics11 Piuma Nanoindenter
Location: Chapman 225
Uses:

Measurements of elastic modulus and viscoelastic properties of soft samples, both air or liquid

Specifications:

Probe
Stiffness range: 0.02 M/n - 100 N/m
Force range: 20 pN - 2 mN
Noise level: 1 nm
Young's modulus range: 1 Pa - 1 GPa
Probe material: Glass

System
Indenter dimentions: 120 x 150 x 280 (mm, WxLxH)
Modes of operation: Displacement, Load, Indentation
Dynamic frequency range: 0.1 - 10 Hz
Displacement stroke: 20 um
Lateral scan range: 12 x 12 mm
Minimum lateral pitch: <1 um

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