Surface Science Equipment

Capable of precise observations of substrate and ingot wettability
This system has been commercialized as a compact, low-cost high-temperature wettability test/contact angle measurement system based on the wettability test/contact angle measurement system delivered to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency in 1993. This system can perform measurements by the static drop method. The extruded liquid drop method is also available(optional).

Direct measurement of surface properties and interactions Unique system that can also handle opaque samples. This system, coming from the existing Resonance Shear Measurement System [RSM-1] without the function to measure the resonance shear, focuses on the functions to measure the surface force.
This system can measure the distance dependence of interactions and adsorption forcse produced between two surfaces. With the twin-path method (two-beam interferometry technique), measurement of opaque materials is also available and with the focused heating system (option), the sample temperature can be changed from room temperature up to 100℃. The function to measure the resonance shear can be added on later.
※This system is a co-development by prof.Kurihara laboratory of Tohoku University.

This system can evaluate viscosity, friction, and lubrication characteristics in liquids at nano-scale thicknesses.
This system can evaluate nanotribological behavior, viscosity, friction, and lubrication characteristics of liquids as a function of distance.
Evaluations of electric double layer power, surface potential, adhesive force, adsorption characteristics, and intermolecular interaction.