Brooke's Hysitron IntraSpect 90 is an in-situ indentation system specifically designed for real-time observation of physical and chemical changes during deformation processes. This system is integrated with existing microscopes to perform Raman characterization simultaneously during indentation, stretching, compression, or bending tests.

indentation test

Using a 3-axis sample stage, place the sample accurately under the pyramid shaped diamond indenter, allowing the Raman laser source to directly focus on the contact area at a 90 ° angle. This allows for direct observation of pressure induced phase transitions, deformations, and molecular rearrangements below the contact point in traditional nanoindentation testing processes.

Tensile testing

The Micro Press Pull Module (PTP) provides a characterization method that combines uniaxial stretching with Raman spectroscopy for small fibers, films, and 2D materials. Stress and strain can be easily obtained from the original force and displacement output of the system, and correlated with the structural changes inside the material through Raman spectroscopy.

compression test

Using a flat head diamond indenter to apply stress to micro columns, particles, and other small structures, dynamically observing the microstructure origin of deformation behavior and strength, providing information for the next generation of advanced engineering materials.

Bending test

Through bending testing, the elasticity and fracture characteristics of micro cantilever and clamping beam specimens can be measured. Simultaneously performing optical imaging allows for direct observation of crack initiation and subsequent propagation through the sample.

Transform your Raman microscope into a mechanical testing platform

Thanks to its compact design, Hysitron IntraSpect 90 can be easily installed on existing optical or Raman microscopy platforms. The expanded sample stage provides space for the objective lens to easily enter the deformation zone; And provide sample positioning during the sample locking phase, while minimizing sample displacement during testing.

Understand the evolution of deformation

Brooke's unique sensor design provides a force of up to 500 mN and a displacement of 150 μ m, with * * * * noise level, allowing for true quantitative nanoscale to microscale mechanical testing under simultaneous Raman observation. Mechanical data can also be synchronized with real-time optical imaging in TriboScan analysis software to gain a more complete understanding of the evolution of deformation.

Synchronize mechanical and spectral imaging data during the bending test of the sample. Mechanical phenomena, such as fracture, can be easily captured and analyzed.