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Compact reflection stage for microscopy & spectroscopy
-190°C to 400°C with liquid nitrogen cooling option
Ø26 mm hexagonal sample area
Sealed vacuum-tight chamber
HCP421V
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DESCRIPTION
Instec's HCP421V vacuum-tight hot/cold plate is designed for applications where a wide temperature range is needed and control over the atmosphere is critical. This compact thermal plate stage features a silver heating and cooling block, which provides exceptional temperature uniformity for samples around 20mm or smaller. This vacuum-tight model can be either purged or evacuated to low pressures to protect sensitive samples from moisture and oxygen, as well as to study vacuum processes such as freeze drying.(See HCP621G for gastight configuration).
Options are available including XY-sample positioning and up to 8 electric feedthroughs for sample connection and probing.
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THERMAL FEATURES
Temperature Control
mK2000 with programmable precision switching PID method
Thermal Block
Silver
Sample Thermal Cover
Optional removable Inner sample cover with additional window
Temperature Minimum
-190°C (with optional liquid N2 cooling)
Temperature Maximum
400°C
Temperature Sensor
100 Ω Platinum RTD
Maximum Heating Rate
+150°C per minute at 100°C
Maximum Cooling Rate
-50°C per minute at 100°C
Minimum Heating and Cooling Rate
±0.01°C per minute
Temperature Resolution
0.01°C
Temperature Stability
±0.05°C (>25°C), ±0.1°C (<25°C)
Power supply
Universal power input
Software
Windows compatible software to record and export temperature-time data
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OPTICAL FEATURES
Optical access
Reflection only
Optical windows
Removable and exchangeable windows permit full-spectrum transparency
Minimum Objective Working Distance
5 mm
Top Aperture
Ø18 mm (standard), with Ø22mm window
Ø28 mm (optional), with Ø31.75mm window
Top Viewing Angle
±57.0° from normal
Window Defrost
External defrost fixture or integrated window defroster port
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STRUCTURAL FEATURES
Sample Area
Ø26 mm (previously Ø28 mm)
Chamber Height 2.5 mm
Weight 500 g Atmosphere Control
Sealed chamber with vacuum capability to control humidity, condensation, and oxidation
Includes 1x stainless steel vacuum bellows + 1x machinable aluminum blank by default. Secondary vacuum bellows available by request.
Frame Cooling
Integrated frame cooling with optional chiller system
Mounting
Horizontal or Vertical mounting capability. Base model includes tapped holes on frame and removable side-mounted L-Brackets. Horizontal mounting adaptors available for select instruments, or by custom design
Frame Dimensions 107mm x 86mm x 22mm
Weight 500g -
OPTIONS
Active Sample Cooling - None (Standard) - LN2-P4D3 cooling sytsem
Window aperture - Ø18mm (Ø22mm glass) (Standard) - Ø27mm (Ø31.75mm glass) Window Material - Quartz Glass (Standard) - BaF2 Glass for IR - Soda Lime Glass - ZnSe Glass for IR - CaF2 Glass for IR - Saphire Glass for UV/IR Sample Mounting - Threaded Holes (Standard) - Add set of 3 sample clips Inner Sample Cover - None (Standard) - Add inner cover Enviromental Control Ports - SS bellows with KF-16 flange (Standard) - Right angle quick-connect ports - Straight quick-connect ports Enviromental Port Configuration - 1x SS vacuum bellows, 1x vacuum blank F0V
(Standard)
- 2x SS vacuum bellows + 1x vacuum blank F0V
Mounting Adapters - L-Brackets (Standard) - Vertical - Horizontal
- Vertical with rotation Electrical Feedthroughs - None (Standard) - Coax feedthrough with 1x wire terminal - Coax feedthrough with 2x wire terminals Electrically Biased Sample Area - Grounded (Standard) - Floating with Coax feedthrough Temperature Controller - mK2000B with switching PID output (Standard)
- mK2000B with LVDC ou
tput upgrade
Upgrade to HCP421V+ or HCS421V+ for full customization options. Customizations include:
- KBR, Kapton or Teflon Windows - Custom lids - Temperature limit increase - Angled windows - Custom sample holders
... And much more! The Standard options above can be chosen during purchasing without the need for a custom design. Pricing varies per option, and per combination of options, so contact sales@instec.com for more information.
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TEMPERATURE UNIFORMITY EXAMPLE
In this video, we heat an Instec HCP621G from room temperature to 180°C. The HCP621G has a hexagonal thermal plate which is approximately 30mm diameter in size. Instec rates most stages to a uniformity of 2% across the surface area and a stability to within 0.05C.
This video was taken using an IR imaging camera. A specially made imaging plate made of stainless steel was painted black to increase the IR emissivity and thus image quality. Thermal paste was used between the imaging plate and the heating plate. Some degree of non-uniformity is expected due to this setup and thus the Instec heating plate will have higher performance across the silver surface of the heating plate.