Bestron INSTEMS-T

In situ heating inside TEM

Overview

INSTEMS‑T is an in situ TEM heating platform for temperature‑dependent studies with stable imaging and full double‑tilt capability.

It provides programmable heating with precise temperature measurement using a four‑electrode method, supporting advanced in situ workflows.

Highlights
Unprecedented heating ability
Temperature range RT–1200°C *
Programmable heating
High heating precision
Ultra high heating precision ±0.1°C *
Four-probe measurement
Double-tilt
α tilt up to ±25° *
β tilt up to ±20° *
Stable atomic-scale imaging
Spatial resolution ≤ 0.1 nm *
Specifications
Temperature range RT – 1200 °C *
Heating precision ± 0.1 °C *
Temperature measurement Four-electrode method
EDS compatibility Yes
Alpha (α) tilt ± 25° *
Beta (β) tilt ± 20° *
Tilt accuracy < 0.1°
Spatial resolution ≤ 0.1 nm *

* Specifications depend on the TEM and the selected mini-lab / microscope configuration.

Applications
  • Semiconductor materials and devices
  • Li-ion battery
  • Device failure analysis
  • Thermoelectric materials
  • High-temperature deformation
  • Creep deformation
  • Piezoelectric materials
  • Sensors
  • Nanodevices
  • Dielectrics
System Components
  • Double-tilt holder
  • Mini-labs
  • Mini-lab transfer box
  • Tool kit
  • PC & software
  • Control unit