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- Hardness measurements with simultaneous depth and force measurement
- Scratch testing
- Imaging capability
- Dynamic stiffness measurements
- Automated indentation measurements for spatial distribution of hardness, elastic modulus, or dynamic stiffness over larger surfaces
- Variable temperature (both heating and cooling) measurements
- Contact mode, frequency modulation, Kelvin probe, amplitude modulation modes all possible
- pressures down to 10-11 Torr possible
- atomic and lattice resolution
- Home-built reciprocating tribometer
- Friction measurement under electrochemical controlled environment
- Normal force ranges from 1-50 N
- Pin-on-disc future capability possible
- Upright optical microscope
- Fluorescent imaging capabilities
- Photo-stitching
- Fully automated stage
- Acquisition of scaled images
- 1" tube furnace capable of heating samples to 1200oC
- Heating under low-vacuum conditions (~mTorr)
- Three gas feedthrough with flow control
- Home built tribometer
- Rotational capability from 0 RPM to 240 RPM
- Measurement of friction between a rock/core sample and steel (or other metal)
- Heating capability
- Controlled lubricant bath during sliding
- Automated grinding and polishing of samples
- Multiple sample throughput
NANS/Nanoscience Program Facility