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Best-selling do-it-all tool for microscopy and spectroscopy in a compact design that integrates with all instruments
-190°C - 600°C with liquid nitrogen cooling option
Ø26 mm sample area
Sealed chamber with gas purging capability
The HCP621G gas tight plate is designed for applications where both thermal and atmospheric control is critical. Using a silver heating and cooling block, this plate provides a wide temperature range with good thermal uniformity. The gas tight chamber provides a closed chamber to eliminate oxidation, aid in humidity studies, or conserve expensive reaction gasses. Additionally, up to 4 optional electric feedthrough leads are available for sample connection and probing.
Temperature Control |
mK2000 with programmable precision switching output |
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 |
600°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 software to record and export temperature-time data |
Optical access |
Reflection capability only (For transmission, see HCS621G) |
Optical windows |
Removable and exchangeable windows permit full-spectrum transparency |
Minimum Objective Working Distance |
5 mm |
Top Window |
Ø18mm |
Top Viewing Angle |
±57.0° from normal |
Window Defrost |
External window defroster |
Sample Area |
Ø26 mm |
Chamber Height |
2.5 mm |
Sample Access |
Side-loading cover for quick sample access without refocusing instruments |
Atmosphere Control |
Sealed chamber with gas purging capability to control humidity, condensation, and oxidation |
Frame Cooling |
Integrated frame cooling with optional chiller system |
Mounting |
Horizontal or Vertical mounting capability |
Frame Dimensions |
121.7mm x 86 mm x 22 mm |
Weight |
500 g |
Active Sample Cooling | |
- None (Standard) | - LN2-P4D3 cooling sytsem |
Window aperture | |
- 18mm (22mm glass) (Standard) | - 27mm (31.75mm 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 | |
- Straight quick-connect ports (Standard) | - Right angle quick-connect ports |
- SS bellows with KF-16 flange | |
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 output upgrade |
Upgrade to HCP621G+ or HCS621G+ 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.
In this video, we heat an Instec HCP621G from room temperature to 180C. 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.