Environmental Cell for Scanning Probe Microscopy
The environmental, fully sealed and pressure-tight sample cell can be used to perform measurements where environmental control is important. Using this cell, samples can be imaged in liquids (water, ionic liquids, oil, other liquids), gases (air, Ar, N) and at different temperatures. The environmental sample cell can be used with specific environmental scanners. The AFM tip is mounted to an environmental tip holder that seals the sample cell from the top when closed (see images above).
Features
The Environmental cell is compatible with these operation modes:
- Topography, nanomechanical, electrical, electromechanical and electrochemical.
- Liquids: water, ionic liquids, oil, solutions, other liquids
- Gases: Ar, N, air
Specifications
- Sample size 12×12 mm
- Scan range (30×30 um)
- Compatible with the entire band excitation toolbox.
Applications
Catalysis in solid liquid interfaces
Double ionic layers
In situ observation of crystal growth
Ferroelectric switching in dry and humid conditions
Biological samples
Polymers
Measurements as function of temperature
Equipment
Asylum Research Cypher AFM
