Heating Microscope EM301

Артикул: EM301

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The EM301 heating microscope from Hesse Instruments is a laboratory measuring instrument for the thermo-optical analysis of materials. Thanks to its special design, non-contact measurement method, and comprehensive EMI III heating microscope software, it is suitable for a wide range of tasks and analyses.

Operating principle and analyses

In the EM301 heating microscope, test pieces are analysed optically using a non-contact technique at temperatures of up to max. 1600°C. The EMI III software automatically analyses silhouettes of the test piece and determines geometric parameters and characteristic temperatures. The design of the measuring cell allows materials to be heated to temperatures above their melting point. The EM301 is therefore suitable for determining:

sintering characteristics
softening characteristics
melting characteristics
thermal expansion characteristics
wetting characteristics

Fields of use and applications

The EM301 is used in research, development and quality control – not only in industry but also in institutes and universities. As well as for analysing the melting characteristics of ashes, the heating microscope has applications in the glass, ceramic and metalworking industries. The following standards for analysing the melting characteristics of ashes are implemented in the EM301:

DIN 51730:2007
DIN EN ISO 21404:2020
ISO 540:2008-06
CEN/TS 15370-1:2006 und CEN/TR 15404:2006
the Hesse Instruments method, which is based on DIN 51730:1984

Modular construction and components

The EM301 is available in various models with different maximum temperatures and heating rates. The overall construction of the EM301 is based on a modular principle in which the individual components are mounted in separate housings. This simplifies adaptation to individual requirements and minimises the influence of vibrations, allowing precise, reliable analyses.

Optical bench with lamp, stands and camera
Furnace system with furnace control unit, furnace and transformer
EMI III heating microscope software on preconfigured measuring station computer with accessories
Optional: Recirculating cooler and other accessories

Method

Non-contact measurement of the test piece

Various analytical capabilities
Wide range of applications
Determination of sintering, softening, melting, thermal expansion, and wetting characteristics

Implementation of various measurement methods

Several methods for the determination of characteristic temperatures
Hesse Instruments method, suitable for analysing a wide range of materials
Method for analysing the melting characteristics of ashes in accordance with standards

Construction and components

Open and modular design

Easy adaptation to individual requirements/real-life process conditions
Implementation of alternative measurement concepts
Easy access to components

Sturdy construction and high-quality components

High precision and accuracy
Durability and low susceptibility to faults
Long-term reliability of results

Design of measuring cell

Heating of test pieces to temperatures above the melting point
Analyses at temperatures of up to 1600°C
Adjustment of furnace atmosphere
Protection of specimen thermocouple and heating element against contamination

Sophisticated furnace system

Improved safety and protection of the furnace during operation

Automation

Software-based operation and automatic image analysis

Easy manipulation
Time savings and standardisation

Automatic image analysis

Accurate and precise measurement results
Reduction of systematic errors