The Instrument

RheoSurfR offers a robust measurement platform with unprecedented experimental customization for interfacial rheology

Key Features

Positioning System

High-precision linear slides with advanced, low vibration motors

Force Sensor

High-accuracy quartz crystal sensor

Visualization

Independent camera for experimental visualization and recording

Supplemental Techniques

Compatible with Brewster-angle microscope

Technical Specifications

Force Range:       0 to 100 mg

Surface Tension:  0 to 300 mN/m

Resolution:           0.6 microN/m

Temperature      10°C to 40°C

Available Experimental Modes

RheoSurfR features dedicated experimental control and analysis software. Custom interfacial rheology experimental sequences can be created using the available pre-defined deformation modes:


Shear Modes

Single Shear (Constant Area)

Oscillatory Shear

Shear Decompression

…and additional user-created modes

Dilation/Compression Modes

Dilation/Compression – Velocity Control

Dilation/Compression – Area Control

Oscillatory Dilation/Compression – Velocity

Oscillatory Dilation/Compression – Area