The Hysitron TI Premier II Nanoindenter provides a range of mechanical and tribological procedures for precise nano- to microscale characterization. With Hysitron technology, TI Premier II offers a versatile toolkit for material testing and analysis.
The standard setup includes comprehensive testing capabilities, intuitive TriboScan 12 control software, and universal sample mounting. The system’s modular design allows for easy upgrades to integrate specialized testing methods and environmental controls as needed. TI Premier II is an excellent choice for researchers looking to address tough measurement demands now and in the future.
TI Premier II offers superior sensitivity, adaptability, and automated efficiency.
- Capacitive transducer technology provides highly accurate and reproducible measurements
- Experiment design is simplified with the best-in-class testing procedures and sample compatibility
- New control software and integrated environmental isolation simplify testing and ensure reliable findings
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Integrated Capabilities for the Experimental Flexibility
The TI Premier II’s patented capacitive transducer technology enables highly sensitive and accurate nanoindentation testing. It can accurately and quantitatively measure modulus, hardness, fracture toughness, strain rate sensitivity, creep, and stress relaxation.
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SPM imaging provides precise test positioning and measurement of material deformation. User-defined force setpoints enable imaging of both hard and soft materials.
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XPM accelerated property mapping swiftly maps mechanical inhomogeneity and generates statistically meaningful information in minutes. Displacement-limited indentation leads to constant sampling volumes and high-resolution data.
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Universal sample mounting accommodates various sample types of magnetic, mechanical, and vacuum mounting. The TI Premier II stage can support a variety of sample sizes and shapes, with pre-defined sample positions for easy setup.
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The TriboScan™ 12 control software offers a user-friendly interface and customized testing sequences. The software offers pre-programmed tests and customizable options for unique study needs. It also enables automated workflows for efficient operations.
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A leading scientific analysis and graphing software engine serves as the foundation for the Tribo iQTM data analysis toolkit. More than 15 applications tailored to particular techniques are offered, such as Mechanical Property Mapping with Clustering, Scratch Explorer, and Indentation Explorer.
Advanced Modules and Accessories to Expand the Research
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| Nanoscratch |
Simultaneous high-precision normal and lateral force measurements enable quantitative thin-film adhesion and friction measurements |
| nanoDMA® III |
Dynamic testing technique with CMX provides quantitative measurements of elastic-plastic and viscoelastic properties as a function of indentation depth, frequency, and time |
| xSol® Heating |
Patented 400 °C, 600 °C, and 800 °C heating stages deliver high thermal stability, short stabilization times, and customizable gaseous atmospheres |
| xSol Cryo |
Extends the xSol stage's temperature range to -120 °C, featuring a purged micro-chamber to prevent sample condensation and icing |
| xSol Humidity |
Enables precise nanomechanical testing under controlled temperature (25-75 °C) and humidity (5-75% RH) conditions |
| Extended Force Transducers |
High-bandwidth transducer expands testing range up to 10 N force and 80 μm displacement for micromechanical characterization of rough, thick, or hard films |
| nanoECR® |
In-situ conductive nanoindentation correlates nanomechanical properties, material deformation behavior, and electrical characteristics of materials |
| xProbe |
Rigid-probe MEMS transducer delivers ultra-low force and displacement noise floors typically associated with atomic force microscopes |
| Modulus Mapping™ |
Scanning dynamic nanoindentation mode creates quantitative, high-resolution maps of viscoelastic properties across a surface |
| Electrochemical Cell |
Quantitative, in-situ measurements of nanoscale mechanical and tribological behavior under oxidizing and reducing conditions |
| Sample Chucks |
Diverse range of magnetic, mechanical, and vacuum chucks secure almost any sample for testing |
| TriboAE™ |
Transducer with an acoustic sensor provides in-situ monitoring of acoustic signals generated from fracture and deformation events during nanoindentation |