Hysitron PI SEM 89 PicoIndenter—For Quantitative In-Situ Nanomechanics

Bruker’s Hysitron PI Series PicoIndenters make in-situ mechanical research in the scanning electron microscope (SEM) or transmission electron microscope (TEM) simple. With variations designed to complement most microscope brands, users are sure to find one ideal for their research.

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Hysitron PI 89 SEM PicoIndenter

Advanced versatility for testing in extreme environments

Accurate quantitative nanoscale mechanical characterization by direct observation, with up to 3.5 N load and 150 µm displacement

Encoded XYZ sample location, a solid mechanical design, a flexible platform, and a lower weight

The whole range of testing methods, such as 1000 °C heating, cryogenic temperature, scratch, electrical characterization, scanning probe microscopy (SPM) imaging, XPM property mapping, fatigue/nanoDynamic, and others, are supported by modular design

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The PI 89 offers outstanding environmental control and enables researchers to do in-situ nanomechanical testing within an SEM with very low to high stresses. The system yields industry-leading force and displacement resolutions and expanded force and displacement ranges, thanks to the integration of a high-performance controller from Bruker, a patented capacitive transducer, and intrinsic displacement control flexure technology.

The modular architecture also enables a wide range of testing techniques for further improvements, including heating and scratch testing.

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SEM PicoIndenter Specifications. Source: Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology

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