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Gatan 652 Double Tilt Heating Holder

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Gatan (AMETEK) — 652

Furnace-type in-situ heating holder with double tilt capability for direct observation of microstructural phase changes, nucleation, growth, and dissolution at elevated temperatures.

Type In-situ Heating Holder
Max Temp (Ta) 1000 °C
Max Temp (Inconel) 850 °C
Specimen Size ø 3 mm
Heating Method Resistance
Furnace Material Tantalum / Inconel
Tilt Double tilt (±30° β)
Resolution 0.34 nm (at 0° tilt, ≤500 °C)

Overview

The Gatan Model 652 is a furnace-type double tilt heating holder designed for in-situ observation of phase transformations in the TEM. The tantalum furnace provides high-temperature strength and resistance to solid-state welding. The water-cooled specimen rod ensures effective temperature control at the holder tip.

Key Features

  • Tantalum / Inconel furnace: Tantalum for high-temperature applications (up to 1000 °C), Inconel for atmospheric use (up to 850 °C)
  • Hexring specimen clamping: Ensures secure thermal contact between specimen and furnace
  • HotHinge heater-wire connections: Miniature, fatigue-resistant connections to the furnace
  • ToggleTilt drive mechanism: Robust β-tilt with no mechanical binding at high tilt limits
  • Water-cooled rod: Maintains low temperature at the specimen stage for minimal thermal drift

Applications

  • Phase transformation and precipitation kinetics
  • Diffusion process studies
  • Nucleation and growth observation
  • High-temperature oxidation / reduction studies