Cooling Holders

Optimized for low temperature observation of in-situ phase transitions.

ADVANTAGES 

Transmission electron microscope (TEM) cooling holders are used in applications that require low temperature observation of in-situ phase transitions and to reduce contamination due to carbon migration.

  • Reduce unwanted thermal effects in various analytical techniques and facilitates energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) analysis by reducing contamination and mass loss
  • When configured for EDS applications, holder tip is designed to provide a clear path between sample and detector to reduce shadowing for EDS analysis

Liquid nitrogen cooling holders

Model number Minimum operating
temperature		 Beryllium
cradle		 Specimen positioning Specimen securing Motorized control Faraday cup Maximum electrical feedthroughs (optional)
613 Less than
-170 °C		 √ α Tilt Hexring®
mechanism		 Optional 6
636 Less than
-170 °C		 √ α, β Tilt Hexring 
mechanism		 β Tilt Optional 0

Liquid helium cooling holders

Model number Minimum operating
temperature		 Beryllium
cradle		 Specimen positioning Specimen securing Motorized control Maximum electrical feedthroughs (optional)
HCHST3008 20 K Optional α Tilt Clamping
ring1		 4
HCHDT3010 20 K Optional α, β Tilt Clamping
ring1		 β Tilt 42
ULTST 6 K Optional α Tilt Clamping
ring1		 4
ULTDT 6 K Optional α, β Tilt Clamping
ring1		 β Tilt 42

Multi-function cooling holders

Model number Minimum operating
temperature		 Beryllium
cradle		 Specimen positioning Specimen securing Specialized function Motorized control Maximum electrical feedthroughs
671 Less than
-170 °C		 α Tilt Hexlok™clamping
screw		 Straining Straining 0
CHVT3007 Less than
-170 °C		 Optional α Tilt Clamping
ring1		 Vacuum
transfer		 0
1 Analytical configuration uses a Hexring mechanism.
2 Configuration with electrical connections is a special build for this holder.
3 Electrical connections are included with the holder.