The iNano nanoindenter is equipped with the InForce 50 actuator, designed for conducting nanoindentation and universal nanomechanical tests. With a 50 mN force capacity and a 50 µm displacement range, the InForce 50 empowers the system to perform a diverse array of tests.
For seamless nanoscale testing, the iNano incorporates the InView software, a modern and adaptable software package. This compact platform boasts a high-speed InQuest controller and a vibration isolation gantry within its enclosure.
Its versatility extends to the testing of a wide range of materials and devices, encompassing metals, ceramics, composites, thin films, coatings, polymers, biomaterials, and gels.
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Features
- InForce 50 actuator featuring capacitance displacement measurement and electromagnetic force actuation, with interchangeable tips.
- InQuest high-speed controller electronics boast a 100 kHz data acquisition rate and a 20 µs time constant.
- An XY motion system equipped with a convenient magnetic sample holder for easy mounting.
- A distinctive software-integrated tip-calibration system, ensuring swift and precise tip calibration.
- An integrated microscope with digital zoom for pinpoint accuracy in indentation targeting.
- Conformance to ISO 14577 standards and other standardized test methods.
- The InView software package, offers RunTest, ReviewData, InFocus reporting, InView University online training, and an InView mobile application for comprehensive functionality.
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Applications
- Determination of hardness and modulus (per Oliver-Pharr method)
- Rapid creation of material property maps
- ISO 14577-compliant hardness testing
- Nanoindentation testing at elevated temperatures
- Measurement of polymer properties, including tan delta, storage modulus, and loss modulus
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Industries
- Semiconductor and packaging sectors
- Academic institutions, research facilities, and scientific institutes
- Polymer and plastic industries
- Ceramic and glass applications
- Metal and alloy production
- Coating and paint industries
- Polymer manufacturing processes
- MEMS (Micro-electro-mechanical systems) and nanoscale universal testing
- Pharmaceutical research and development
- Composite material applications
- Battery and energy storage technologies
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