Environmental Control

EZ Temperature: Precision Thermal Control

Advanced Temperature-Controlled AFM Measurements

The EZ Temperature accessory, developed by CSInstruments for the Nano-Observer AFM, delivers precise temperature control and stable imaging during temperature changes. This powerful addition to your AFM setup opens new possibilities for studying temperature-dependent phenomena at the nanoscale.

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temperature dependent afm results

Application fields

Materials Science
Polymers
Semiconductors
2D Materials
Biology
Energy Materials

EZ Temperature AFM

EZ Temperature heating stage for the Nano-Observer AFM
EZ Temperature heating stage mounted under the Nano-Observer AFM head, with the copper thermal braid

Heating stage — on its own and mounted on the Nano-Observer

EZ Temperature cooling stage (Peltier) for the Nano-Observer AFM
EZ Temperature cooling stage on the Nano-Observer AFM, with the coolant tubes

Cooling stage — on its own and mounted, with the coolant tubes

Key Features

  • Wide Temperature Range: From -40°C to 450°C
  • Compatibility: Works with all AFM modes
  • Minimal Thermal Drift: Optimized design reduces temperature gradients
  • Stable Imaging: Maintain high-quality scans during temperature changes
  • Versatile Applications: Ideal for polymers, materials science, and biological samples
  • Seamless Integration: Designed specifically for the Nano-Observer AFM

Benefits of EZ Temperature Module

  1. Limited Thermal Expansion: Minimized drift for stable imaging
  2. Low Temperature Capability: Expand your research with different temperature conditions
  3. Thermal Insulation: Protect sensitive AFM components
  4. Precise Temperature Control: Achieve accurate and reproducible thermal conditions
  5. Real-Time Imaging: Observe dynamic processes during temperature changes
  6. Versatile Compatibility: Works with various modes and environmental controls

Real-time acquisition: polymer (PCL) crystallization, 10 µm

PCL crystallization under EZ Temperature, from 70 °C to 40 °C, 10 µm

Temperature : 70°C to 40°C

Resonant mode

PCL (polycaprolactone) crystallization under controlled temperature

Scan size : 20µm

Temperature Module AFM Integration

The EZ Temperature accessory is designed to seamlessly integrate with the Nano-Observer AFM:

  • Easy Installation: Quick setup without complex adjustments
  • Software Integration: Control temperature directly through the AFM interface
  • Modular Design: Easily combine with other accessories like environmental control or liquid cells
  • Future-Proof: Part of CSInstruments’ commitment to expandable AFM capabilities

Specifications

Specifications:

  • Temperature Range: -40°C to 450°C
  • Temperature Stability: ±0.1°C
  • Heating/Cooling Rate: Up to 10°C/min (sample dependent)
  • Sample Size: Compatible with standard AFM sample holders
  • AFM Mode Compatibility: All modes (Contact, Oscillating, Electrical, etc.)

Questions about the EZ Temperature module?

Ask the application scientists behind our AFMs and modes — about your samples, probes, set-up or which mode fits your measurement. We answer every message personally.