Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)

Imaging of surfaces, characterization of nanomechanical properties, nanoscale-resolved determination of viscoelastic and thermal properties, nanoscale-resolved IR spectroscopy

Manufacturer: Bruker Nano GmbH

Model: Dimension IconIR

Lateral resolution: up to 2 nm (depending on the measuring tip)

x/y scan range: 300 nm to 100 µm

z-scan range: 10 µm

Max. Sample diameter: 150 mm

Max. Sample thickness: 70 mm

Heating: RT-250 °C

Measurement modes: AFM standard modes (Tapping Mode, Contact Mode, Lateral Force Microscopy, Force Volume ...), Peak Force Tapping, Peak Force QNM, nano-DMA, photothermal AFM-IR (wavenumber range: 1850-750 cm-1), nano-TA (RT-350 °C)

Responsible Competence Field:

Tailored Thermosets & Biomaterials

Contact

Dr.-Ing.

Bernd Wetzel

Research Director Materials Science & Manager Tailored Thermosets & Biomaterials

Special Expertise: Multifunctional thermosets, nanocomposites, tribology, fracture mechanics, structure-property relationships