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Electrical Characterization of MaterialsSystems for the Electrical Characterization of Materials

  • If you are investigating charge transport in semiconductors, organic crystals, ceramics etc...
  • If you are studying relaxation processes in the molecular dynamics of liquid crystals, polymers and liquids...
  • If you need more information about chemical reactions, polymerization and curing processes...
  • If you are characterizing insulating and semiconductor materials...

then we at Solartron Analytical can help. Our systems for investigating the electrical properties of materials are acknowledged to be the best research tools available for this type of work, and their use in thousands of laboratories all over the world is testament to their outstanding performance.

Our systems allow you to study the ability of materials to store charge (capacitance) and transfer charge (conductance). Analyzing these parameters can provide valuable information in terms of a material's physical and chemical properties including: Impedance, porosity, tan delta, molecular relaxation, grain boundaries, phase changes, permittivity and modulus, along with many other parameters.

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See how other researchers have used our systems for work in applications areas similar to yours via our extensive online applications reference library - click here to locate it.

Instrument requirements for useful analysis demand extremely accurate measurement of magnitude and phase, along with reference components and normalization routines to minimize the effects of stray cell and lead capacitances. Our new ModuLab-MTS test system builds on the success of our Model 1260A Frequency Response Analyzer, which is renowned for its accurate measurement of phase and its wide impedance range. With both ModuLab-MTS and 1260 based systems, testing at low temperatures is facilitated by an optional cryostat system, and we also offer a room temperature sample holder.

ModuLab-MTS Test System - NEW!
ModuLab-MTS System
ModuLab-MTS System		 The ModuLab MTS is a new concept in testing the electrical properties of materials. The system uniquely combines time domain tests (I-V, pulse, ramp), and AC tests (C-V, Mott-Schottky, impedance, permittivity), together with a wide range of modules providing high voltage, high current resolution, sample / reference measurements. Temperature control and sample holder accessories add to the capabilities of the system.

The system consists of a chassis offered in two sizes and and a series of plug in modules that allow users to choose the options best suited to the measurements they want to make. This cost-effective approach avoids the need to purchase options that are not needed, while retaining the flexibility to add them at a later date if required.

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Model 1260A Impedance/Gain-phase Analyzer (FRA)

Model 1260A Impedance/Gain-Phase Analyzer
Model 1260 FRA		 The model 1260A Impedance/Gain-Phase Analyzer is - without doubt - the most powerful, accurate and flexible Frequency Response Analyzer available today. In daily use by leading researchers wherever measurement integrity and experimental reliability are of paramount importance, the 1260A’s solid reputation is frequently endorsed in published research papers in fields such as:
  • Corrosion studies
  • Battery research and fuel cells
  • Solar cells
  • LCD's
  • Bio-materials
  • Ceramics / composites
  • Electronic component development
  • Civil engineering

One of Solartron Analytical’s extensive range of precision products designed to provide cost effective solutions for DC and AC analysis in electrochemical and materials research, the 1260A offers an outstanding measurement specification for impedance spectroscopy, with a frequency range extending from 10 µHz to 32 MHz

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1296A Dielectric Interface System

The development of modern high impedance, low loss materials has meant that further advances in measurement technology have been required. We therefore specifically designed the Model 1296A Dielectric Interface to extend the measurement capabilities of our frequency response analyzers for the materials test market. This dielectric test system allows the user to investigate the frequency response of a material over an extended impedance range (up to 10^14 ohms), and under varying experimental conditions of AC amplitude control, DC bias to 1 kV AC or DC, and temperature.

Model 1296A Dielectric Interface
Model 1296A Dielectric Interface


 Analyzing low conductivity, low loss materials stretches the capabilities of even the best frequency response analyzers (FRAs). Used alone, they lack the sensitivity required for accurate measurements, especially at low frequencies. When used in conjunction with one of our FRAs, the Model 1296A Dielectric Interface overcomes these issues allowing fast, accurate impedance measurements from 100 ohm to 100 Tohm with 1 in 65,000,000 resolution. In addition, the dissipation factor of low loss materials can be characterized with accurate tan delta measurements of less than 10-4.

The 1296A is used with one of the following Frequency Response Analyzers (click the links for more information):

The system is supported by our SMaRT software package.

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Model 1294A Impedance Interface System

Model 1294A Impedance Interface
Model 1294A Impedance Interface

 The model 1294A offers an alternative to the model 1296A for measuring electrical impedance of a wide range of materials. It does not give the same maximum sensitivity, but is certified to IEC601, allowing tests on live subjects in accordance with this standard.

Like the 1296A, the 1294A is  used with one of the following Frequency Response Analyzers (click the links for more information):

The system is supported by our SMaRT software package.

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Model 129610A LHe/LN2 Cryostat System

Model 129610A LHe/LN2 Cryostat System
Model 129610A Cryostat

 This cryostat system, a customized version of the Janis Research Company's model STVP cryostat is a versatile research tool, designed to operate between 5 K and 600 K. The sample itself is located in an inert, dry, static exchange gas, (e.g. helium), which ensures that the sample is not affected by exposure to cryogen vapor.

Liquid nitrogen (LN2) or liquid helium (LHe) can be used as the cryogen depending on the required operating temperature range. This allows standard tests to be performed using relatively low cost LN2 as the cryogen. Higher cost LHe can be substituted for the duration of tests where very low temperature is required, providing an economical solution to your test requirements.

Applications include

  • Development of advanced polymer materials
  • Pharmaceutical applications including drug delivery and freeze drying
  • Semiconductor materials
  • Composite materials and coatings
  • Display materials
  • Aerospace materials

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Model 12962A, 12963A, 12964A Sample Holders

Model 12962A Sample Holder

Model 12962A Sample Holder

The Model 12962A sample holder is designed to allow accurate impedance tests of solid materials to be performed at room temperature. The sample holder consists of two parallel electrodes, one of which is fixed in position and the other which can be moved into contact with the sample by adjustment of a micrometer. The sample holder makes use of guard ring and reference techniques in order to improve accuracy by reducing “fringing” effects at the edge of the sample. The standard electrode provided is 20mm diameter.

Model 12963A electrode kit
This auxiliary electrode kit for the 12962A sample holder allows measurements of different sizes of materials. 10, 30 and 40 mm electrodes are supplied in this kit.

Model 12964A liquid sample holder
The liquid sample holder also makes use of guard ring techniques and is shaped as a container in order to be able to measure small samples of liquid or powders. The sample holder is easily dissembled for cleaning.

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