Anton Paar - MST³

Manufactured by  Anton Paar
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The Micro Scratch Tester is widely used to characterize the practical adhesion failure of thin films and coatings with a typical thickness below 5 Μm

The Micro Scratch Tester is widely used to characterize the practical adhesion failure of thin films and coatings with a typical thickness below 5 Μm. The Micro Scratch Tester is also used in the analysis of organic and inorganic soft and hard coatings.
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Features of MST³
  • Superior micro scratch testing
  • Diamond-stylus scratch method
  • Automated video microscope with synchronized multi-focus panorama
  • Active force feedback control
  • Scratch depth measurement with pre- and post-scan correction
  • Numerous scratch testing capabilities
  • Acoustic emission sensor
  • Swinging module for lateral oscillations while scratching
  • AFM or ConScan 3D imaging
  • Wide range of indenter tips
  • Indentation option
  • Verification kit for load, friction force and penetration depth
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Additional Specifications

Penetration depth:

  • Fine range
  • Large range
  • Maximum depth [Μm]: 1001000
  • Depth resolution [nm]: 0.050.5

Normal load

  • Fine range
  • Large range
  • Maximum load [N]: 1030
  • Load resolution [mN]: 0.010.03

Friction load

  • Fine range
  • Large range
  • Maximum friction load [N]: 1030
  • Resolution friction load [mN]: 0.010.03

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