Temperature Control

Explore unique phenomena of polymers and biological samples with our selection of temperature control options.

Temperature Controlled Stage 1

This temperature control option lets you adjust the temperature from -20 °C to 170 °C with a 0.1 °C resolution allowing you to observe all the phase changes for most polymers and ceramics.

Specifications

  • Active Heating / Active Cooling
  • Heat Shield for FX/NX Standard AFM Head to protect cantilever 
  • AFM head from high temperature
  • Temperature range: -20 °C to 170 °C
  • Temperature resolution: 0.1 °C
  • Coolant circulation: Vibration-free water circulation
  • Sample size: 7.6 mm x 7.6 mm

Temperature Controlled Stage 2

This heating stage allows for precise control of temperatures ranging up to 250 °C with a 0.1 °C resolution.

Specifications

  • Active Heating / Passive Cooling
  • Heat Shield for FX/NX Standard AFM Head to protect cantilever
    and AFM head from high temperature
  • Temperature range: ambient to 250 °C
  • Temperature resolution: 0.1 °C
  • Sample size: 18 mm x 18 mm

Temperature Controlled Stage 3

This heating stage provides our highest temperature control range, with 0.1 °C resolution up to 600 °C.

Specifications

  • Active Heating / Passive Cooling
  • Heat Shield for FX/NX Standard AFM Head to protect cantilever
    and AFM head from high temperature
  • Temperature range: ambient to 600 °C
  • Temperature resolution: 0.1 °C
  • Sample size: 8 mm x 10 mm