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Microstat®N liquid nitrogen (LN2) continuous flow optical microscopy/spectroscopy cryostat

Microstat®N liquid nitrogen (LN2) continuous flow optical microscopy/spectroscopy cryostat

Microstat®N liquid nitrogen (LN2) continuous flow optical microscopy/spectroscopy cryostat

A nitrogen cooled, vacuum loading continuous flow (CF) cryostat for optical microscopy and spectroscopy measurements requiring:

  • Short working distance
  • 80 - 500 K temperature range
  • A compact, lightweight system
  • Choice of reflectance (one window) or transmission (two windows) configuration
  • Operation in any orientation

Operation

The MicrostatN works on a continuous flow principle using an oil-free pump to draw liquid nitrogen from a storage vessel along a transfer tube to the heat exchanger. Temperature control is achieved by a combination of manual nitrogen flow control and power dissipated in an electrical heater, regulated using a temperature controller.

Options

  • Windows
    • A wide range of window materials can be fitted to the MicrostatN - see the 'Windows for optical cryostats guide' in Downloads and Links
    • A 0.5 mm thick, 10 mm optical access Spectrosil B quartz window is fitted as standard. We also offer an option for a 25 mm access diameter, 1.5 mm thick
    • Transmission experiments use an alternative bottom flange with a second window fitted and a transmission sample holder
    • Additional or replacement window flanges available via the Oxford Instruments Direct - Cryospares® on-line catalogue
  • Temperature controller
    • Flexible single or 3 channel ITC503 (rack mounted)

Note also that the MicrostatHe can be run with liquid nitrogen, offering an upgradeable route to lower (liquid helium) temperature measurements.

Software control

  • Oxford Instruments electronics products are controllable through the OxSoft software using RS232, ISOBUS or GPIB interfaces
  • LabVIEW virtual instruments are provided for Oxford Instruments electronics products to allow full PC-based control and monitoring. These can be integrated into a complete LabVIEW data acquisition system

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OI Direct - Cryospares®

Oxford Instruments Direct Cryospares on-line catalogue

Browse our on-line Oxford Instruments Direct - Cryospares catalogue, offering you an extensive range of cryogenic products, spare parts, accessories and consumables. AUTUMN/FALL SPECIAL OFFERS ON NOW Click here (opens in new window) »

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