KSV NIMA Langmuir and Langmuir-Blodgett Troughs

Features:

• Full control over your experiment:
  • Powerful and intuitive software satisfying novice and experienced user’s needs.
  • Ultra-sensitive surface pressure sensor for extremely precise measurements. Platinum plates, platinum rod and paper plates can be used as probe to meet all needs.
  • Open design and modularity enables easy placement of trough tops into the frame allowing substitution with another trough top within seconds and easy cleaning of the trough top surface.
  • Langmuir and Langmuir Blodgett trough tops are made from single pieces of pure PTFE for optimized cleanliness and reliability. This unique design prevents any leakage in any part of the trough top including the dipping well. It avoids the use of potentially contaminating glues or other seals.
  • Compression barriers are made from Delrin (hydrophilic), for enhanced monolayer stability. PTFE (hydrophobic) compression barriers can also be supplied upon request. A robust metal frame prevents barriers from deforming over time.
  • Thin frame design allowing combination of optical characterization techniques such as PM-IRRAS (infrared spectroscopy), Brewster Angle Microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy etc.
  • Symmetric barrier compression as a standard for homogenous packing. Single barrier compression is also available with every instrument.
  • Centered dipping well allowing uniform monolayer LB deposition.
  • Sub-phase temperature control facilitated by aluminum heat/cool base plate operated by external circulating water bath (the water bath is sold separately).
  • Adjustable legs enable fast and accurate leveling of the trough. The legs can be removed easily for to place the trough on a microscope.
• Wide range of accessories (Horizontal dipping clamps, Surface Potential Meter, pH probe, etc.)
• KSV NIMA’s extensive knowledge and application support team let you get the best out of your instrument.
• Highly modular thanks to a unique exchangeable trough top mechanism that allows combining all Extra Small, Small and Medium trough tops from KSV NIMA Langmuir and Langmuir-Blodgett selection. You can change functionality of your system, at any time: for instance, exchanging a Langmuir trough top to a LB trough top, or selecting a different size of trough top. All systems except the Alternate are compatible (directly or after upgrade with a new trough top) with KSV NIMA Surface Potential Sensor, Brewster Angle Microscopes (KSV NIMA BAM and/or KSV NIMA MicroBAM) and PM-IRRAS characterization instruments.