Linkam Small Area Stages (22mm Heating block), -195°C to 600°C

HFS600

The HFS600 is used in a range of applications where rapid heating/cooling rates and high levels of accuracy and stability are required. It is a compact stage which can be used either horizontally with microscopes, vertically in spectrometer systems or on synchrotron beamlines. It can be fitted with a variety of window materials for Raman, IR, UV and X-ray investigations.

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. LINK software can be used to record the entire experiment, and associated images, which can then be displayed as a chart or exported to graphing software for further analysis.

A system requires both the HFS600 stage and a T96-S temperature controller, which is available with either LINK software for computer control, or a LinkPad touch screen for stand-alone control. For cooling below ambient temperatures, an optional LNP96-S liquid nitrogen pump is also available.

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 IR or X-ray spectrometers are also available.

HFS600 Specifications

• Temperature range < -195°C to 600°C (cooling option required)
• Up to 150°C/min heating
• Temperature stability <0.1°C
• Sample area 22mm diameter
• Quick-release gas valves for atmospheric control
• 100ohm platinum resistor sensor
• Light aperture 2mm Ø
• Silver heating block for high thermal conductivity
• 22mm x 0.5mm quartz window
• Objective lens working distance 4.9mm
• Stage body can be water cooled for high temperature work ( >300°C)
• Suitable for confocal, Laser Raman, X-ray and other microscope techniques

For information on transmitted light applications, please ask for the CONDENSER EXTENSION LENS options.

THMS600

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.

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.

THMS600 Specifications

• Temperature range < -195°C to 600°C (cooling option required)
• Up to 150°C/min heating, 100°C/min cooling (using LNP96 cooling pump)
• Temperature stability <0.01°C
• 16 mm XY sample manipulation
• Sample area 22 mm diameter
• Quick-release gas valves for atmospheric control
• 100ohm platinum resistor sensor. 1/10th Din Class B
• Light aperture - 2.0mm Ø
• Silver heating block for high thermal conductivity
• Direct injection of the coolant into the silver block
• Single ultra thin lid window - 0.5mm
• Objective lens working distance 4.8mm
• Range of condenser extension lenses available
• Can be used with all microscope techniques
• The stage body can be cooled with a water cooling pump for high temperature work (>300°C)
• Suitable for confocal, Laser Raman and X-ray
• Sample side loading without removing the stage lid

For information on transmitted light applications, please ask for the CONDENSER EXTENSION LENS options.

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