Instrument Database

Surface Analytics

FastScanning AFM

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General information

  • Investigation area
  • Techniques
    Atomic Force Microscopy
  • Manufacturer
    Bruker
  • Fabrication year
    2015
  • Measured quantity
    Surface heights, Surface forces, Mechanical properties
  • Main application
    Analysis of chemical kinetics during dissolution/ corrosion, growth, and adsorption of materials
  • In-situ, real-time compatible
    Yes

Instrument specification

  • Technical aspects

    Scan head for fast measurements (100 Hz), FOV =  30 µm x 30 µm

    Low noise level < 200 pm RMS

    Second scan head for large FOVs up to 80 µm x 80 µm

    Measurement modes include contact, tapping, phase imaging, force spectroscopy, electrochemical potential

  • In-situ capabilities
    Measurements in fluid cells with fluid temperature up to 60°C

Contact

Instrument location

  • Group
    Mineralogy
  • Building
    GEO
  • Room
    3220
  • Faculty
    Fachbereich 5
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