Type: CONTPt
Contact Mode - PtIr5 coating
| Cantilever Data | Value | Range* |
|---|---|---|
| Resonance Frequency | 13 kHz | 9 - 17 kHz |
| Force Constant | 0.2 N/m | 0.07 - 0.4 N/m |
| Length | 450 µm | 445 - 455 µm |
| Mean Width | 50 µm | 45 - 55 µm |
| Thickness | 2 µm | 1.5 - 2.5 µm |
*Typical values
This AFM probe has alignment grooves on the back side of the support chip.
Pointprobe® AFM tip
NanoWorld® Pointprobe® CONT probes are designed for contact mode imaging. Furthermore this AFM probe can be used for force-distance spectroscopy mode or pulsed force mode (PFM). The CONT type is optimised for high sensitivity due to a low force constant.
All SPM and AFM probes of the Pointprobe® series are made from monolithic silicon which is highly doped to dissipate static charge. They are chemically inert and offer a high mechanical Q-factor for high sensitivity. The AFM tip is shaped like a polygon based pyramid with a typical height of 10 - 15 µm.
The AFM tip radius of curvature is less than 25 nm.
A trapezoidal cross section of the AFM cantilever and therefore 30% wider (e.g. NCH) AFM cantilever detector side result in easier and faster laser adjustment. Additionally, because there is simply more space to place and reflect the laser beam, a higher SUM signal is reached.
Tip shape: Standard
PtIr5 Coating
The PtIr5 coating consists of a 23 nm thick platinum iridium5 layer deposited on both sides of the AFM cantilever. The tip side coating enhances the conductivity of the AFM tip and allows electrical contacts. The detector side coating enhances the reflectance of the laser beam by a factor of 2 and prevents light from interfering within the AFM cantilever.
The coating process is optimized for stress compensation and wear resistance. Wear at the AFM tip can occur if operating in contact-, friction- or force modulation mode. As the coating is almost stress-free the bending of the AFM cantilever due to stress is less than 2 degrees.
| Order Code | Quantity | Data Sheet |
|---|---|---|
| CONTPt-10 | 10 | yes |
| CONTPt-20 | 20 | yes |
| CONTPt-50 | 50 | no |
| CONTPt-W | 380 | yes |
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