Nano-indenter

Specifications

  • Maximum force 1030 mN
  • Load resolution: 1 nN
  • Load noise floor: 100 nN
  • Maximum depth: 20 um
  • Displacement resolution: 0.04 nm
  • Displacement noise floor: 0.2 nm

Main functions

Nano indentation testing

  • Nano-hardness
  • Elastic modulus
  • Quantitative load-depth data
  • Multilayer thin film evaluation
  • Fracture toughness

Nano-scratch testing

  • Nanoscratch resistance
  • Interfacial adhesion of thin film
  • Delamination
  • Lateral force measurement
  • Mar resistance

Nano-tribological rvaluation

  • Scanning wear
  • Reciprocating wear
  • Single asperity wear
  • Ultra-low load friction coefficient
  • Lubricant effect
  • Additive performance
  • Sliding contact analysis

In-situ imaging

  • Topographic analysis of sample surface
  • Image correlation with post indentation data
  • Surface roughness
  • Image profiling and 3D analysis

Nano-indenter
An indent on fuse quartz
A loading and unloading curve

Model: Hysitron TriboIndenter