Overview
The THMS600 is one of the most widely used heating and freezing microscope stages available and is used in a range of applications where high heating/freezing rates and 0.01°C accuracy and stability are required. The THMS600 has a temperature range of < -195°C to 600°C.
Samples are quickly characterised by heating to within a few degrees of the required temperature at a rate of up to 150°C/min with minimal overshoot, then slowed down to a few tenths of a degree per minute to closely examine sample changes. The entire experiment can also be exported to a spreadsheet application.
The THMS600 is available with either NEXUS software for computer control and recording, or a LinkPad touch screen for stand-alone control
Several versions of this versatile stage have been developed for a range of applications including pressure, vacuum, humidity and electrical sample measurement. Sample holders to mount the stage vertically in FTIR spectrometers are also available.
Specifications
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Temperature range < -195°C to 600°C (cooling option required)
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Up to 150°C/min heating, 100°C/min cooling (using LNP96)
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Temperature stability <0.01°C
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16 mm XY sample manipulation
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Sample area 22 mm diameter
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Quick-release gas valves for atmospheric control
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100 Ω platinum resistor sensor. 1/10th Din Class B
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Light aperture - 2.0mm Ø
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Silver heating block for high thermal conductivity
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Direct injection of the coolant into the silver block
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Single ultra thin lid window - 0.5mm
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Objective lens working distance 4.8mm
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Range of condenser extension lenses available
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Can be used with all microscope techniques
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The stage body can be cooled with a water cooling pump for high temperature work (>300°C)
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Suitable for confocal, Laser Raman and X-ray
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Sample side loading without removing the stage lid
