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Measurement Services

SurfaceChar offers a complete measurement service in all AFM/SPM modes and nanoindentation with state of the art facilities. Material and life sciences applications.
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AFM/SPM

All major modes including:
  • Tapping mode
  • Phase imaging
  • Bimodal/multifrequency methods
  • Contact mode/lateral force mode
  • Static force spectroscopy
  • Force volume imaging
  • Dynamic force spectroscopy
  • Magnetic force microscopy
  • Kelvin probe microscopy
  • Electrostatic force microscopy
  • AFM-IR

Nanoindentation

All major measurements:
  • Quasistatic testing
  • Dynamic measurements
  • Scratch testing
  • Wear testing
  • Properties including:
  • Youngs modulus
  • Hardness
  • Viscoelastic parameters E', E", loss tangent

Surface properties on the nanoscale


  • Topography
  • Roughness
  • Materials contrast
  • Adhesion
  • Stiffness
  • Elastic properties (modulus)
  • Magnetic properties
  • Electrical properties

Analysis and reports included with all measurements

Statistical analysis, material properties, contact mechanics model fitting, image processing as well as data interpretation are all options that can be included.
  • Quantitative roughness analysis
  • Particle sizing analysis
  • 3-D visualization
  • Overlaying of multiple channels
  • Force curve fitting and analysis
To inquire about measurement services, please fill out the form here or email us!