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Scanning Probe Microscope Product Information

Product Evaluation

Analysis of Plastic Samples Using an SPM
Scanning probe microscope (SPM) is a generic term for microscopes that scan sample surfaces with a microscopic probe to
observe their three-dimensional shape or surface properties at high magnifications. SPMs are used for applications such as to Plastic Materials Evaluation of
observe the surface of plastic materials and products, or analyze their structure or inspect foreign matter. SPMs allow observing
three-dimensional surfaces with higher resolution and magnification than optical or electron microscopes. Even insulating
samples can be observed directly without modification. SPMs can be used to observe not only shape, but also to measure other
physical properties, such as electrical properties, viscoelasticity, and hardness.

Shimadzu Scanning Probe Microscope
Features of the SPM-9700 Raw Materials Evaluation of

• High Stability and High Throughput
A head-slide mechanism allows sliding the entire optical lever system as an
integrated unit. This means samples can be replaced without removing the cantilever
and samples can be approached completely automatically, regardless of sample
thickness. It also contributes to high throughput by allowing access to samples even
during observation. Due to the laser light shining continuously even during sample SPM-9700
replacement, stability is higher, which provides clearer and higher quality images.

• Functionality and Expandability Satisfies a Wide Range of Requirements Product Evaluation
Standard functionality includes contact, dynamic, phase, lateral force, and force
modulation functions. In addition, functionality can be expanded to include
electrical current, magnetic force, surface potential, nano-indentation, or nano-
thermal analysis functions.

• Ease of Operation Minimizes Distraction Throughout Steps from Observation
to Analysis
Easy-to-understand graphical user interfaces (GUI) are used for functions, such as Product Information
the guidance function and navigation function.

• Wide Variety of 3D Rendering Functions Using Mouse Operations
3D operations, such as rotating or smoothing, can be performed freely in real time.
It includes texture and 3D cross sectional profile analysis functions that can be
overlaid on height or physical property information.

Environment Controlled SPM
Features of the WET-SPM Series
By adding an environment controlled chamber, SPM-9700 series SPMs can be
upgraded to a WET-SPM series system. Since the chamber is a glove box system,
samples can be prepared (such as cleaving, rinsing, heating, and drying) or replaced
within controlled environmental conditions. Depending on the combination of
functions and sample operations, some of the environmental controls available WET-SPM Series
include the following.

• Specific gas environment control
• Environmental temperature and humidity control
• Sample heating and cooling
• Blowing gas on samples
• Shining light on samples
• Application of stress on samples

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