Anton Paar NHT3 Nanoindenter

Nanoindentation of hard materials with a calibrated Berkovich diamond tip

The instrument can quantitatively measure hardness, elastic modulus, and other surface mechanical properties from nanometer to micrometer scale.

The Anton Paar NHT3 nanoindentation tester can apply a maximum force of 500 mN and can measure hardness and elastic modulus. With the unique top surface referencing technique, an instrumented indentation measurement can be made immediately without waiting for thermal stabilization.

Specifications

  • Force load: max. 500 mN
  • Indentation depth: up to 200 μm
  • It is easy to use for multiple advanced indentation modes: continuous multi cycles (CMC), user-defined sequences, sinus mode, advanced matrix, and multi-sample protocols.
  • Its “Quick Matrix” indentation mode allows up to 600 measurements per hour with full nanoindentation curves. Its high load frame stiffness (107 N/m) and high thermal stability (raw drift rate down to 0.003 nm/s) result in high accuracy.

Access

We can train you to do your own work, collaborate or do consulting work (fee for service).
For trained users the Nanoindenter is available on the MCFP's iLab Booking System. Please contact Tian below to arrange access or training.

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Sample Preparation

For further advice please reach out to Tian below.

Additional Resources

Anton Paar website introducing NHT3

Tian Zheng

Tian Zheng

Academic Specialist - Nanomaterials Characterisation

Tian leads the nanomaterials characterisation (NMC) node of the MCFP. She can provide insight into all modes of modern atomic force microscopy measurements on a range of samples from nanomaterials to biological structures.

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