The heated TappingMode (air) probe holder, also called the Gas Cell, is specifically designed
for this application. The holder allows for cantilever oscillation, tip heating, gas purging, and external sensor access. Included with the probe holder is a silicone rubber seal acting as a sealed sample chamber for controlled atmosphere AFM operations. The transparent body of the probe holder is made of fused silica for optical clarity and low coefficient of thermal expansion.
Three Luer™ fittings connect to the front face of the probe holder. The two outside openings are for purge gas, and the middle opening (with larger diameter) acts as the optional sensor input (see Figure 1). The metal ring on the bottom face of the holder seals the top end of the silicone rubber seal.
Figure 1: The Gas Cell, Used for TappingMode in Air with the Heater/Cooler
The fluid probe holder, commonly referred to as the fluid cell, allows for cantilever oscillation, fluid flow and external sensor access. The transparent body of the probe holder is made of glass for optical clarity.
Three Luer™ fittings connect to the front face of the probe holder. The two outside openings are for fluid flow, and the middle and top openings act as the optional electrode or sensor inputs (see Figure 2).
Figure 2: The Fluid Cell, Used for Imaging in Fluid with the Heater/Cooler
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