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Sample holders for piezoelectric polymers and soft materials

aixACCT Systems and Electrosciences are joining forces to delevop novel material characterization devices. This is the origin of the ESPY series, which allow the characterization of soft piezoelectric material, such as polymers (e.g. pvdf), composites, dielectric elastomers, membranes, fibres and biological soft materials.

  • Our base system for measuring d31/d32 coefficients

    ESPY31 device has been developed with great attention to metrological accuracy and SI traceability to measure direct d31 and d32 piezoelectric coefficients. The device is suitable for characterising piezoelectric material, such as piezoelectric polymers (e.g. PVDF), composites, dielectric elastomers and biological soft materials. Our instrument provides high precision and excellent measurement repeatability, with an accuracy quantified through the system’s traceable calibration. The ESPY31 contains an integrated force measurement cell positioned in perfect alignment with the sample fixture resulting in uniform on-axis, yet zero off-axis loads on the sample, ensuring highest precision in d31 or d32 coefficient measurements.

    Features
    Determination of the direct piezoelectric d31 and d32 coefficients
    User-independent measurement repeatability: standard deviation < 0.03 pC/N
    Unrivalled measurement precision: 100 fA current resolution and sub-pC charge accuracy
    Uniform mechanical force application eliminates bending/torsional forces
    Compatible with a temperature-controlled humidity chamber
    Sensing of temperature and humidity next to the sample
    Electrical characterization: polarization, capacitance, dielectric loss, permittivity, leakage current
    Automatic data acquisition with user-defined scripts
    Handmade in Germany

    Determination of the direct piezoelectric d31 and d32 coefficients

      User-independent measurement repeatability: standard deviation < 0.03 pC/N

        Unrivalled measurement precision: 100 fA current resolution and sub-pC charge accuracy

          Uniform mechanical force application eliminates bending/torsional forces

            Compatible with a temperature-controlled humidity chamber

              Sensing of temperature and humidity next to the sample

                Electrical characterization: polarization, capacitance, dielectric loss, permittivity, leakage current

                  Automatic data acquisition with user-defined scripts

                    Handmade in Germany

                      Specifications*
                      Piezoelectric range0.05-2000 pC/N
                      Frequency range0.1 to 500 Hz
                      Static pre-load range0.1 – 5 N
                      Dynamic load range0 - 1000 mN
                      Resolution static/dynamic load0.1 mN
                      Repeatabilitybetter than 0.03 pC/N in a PVDF
                      Reproducibilitybetter than 0.1 pC/N in a PVDF
                      Sample configurationFree-standing, double-sided electrodes
                      Geometry: 4.5 mm x 2 mm
                      Thickness: 10 μm to 1 mm
                      Temperature and humidity-20°C to 80 °C
                      10 % to 85 % RH
                      Excitation optionsWaveform, mechanical preload, ac amplitude, measurement time, pre-conditioning cycles

                      Piezoelectric range

                      • 0.05-2000 pC/N

                      Frequency range

                      • 0.1 to 500 Hz

                      Static pre-load range

                      • 0.1 – 5 N

                      Dynamic load range

                      • 0 - 1000 mN

                      Resolution static/dynamic load

                      • 0.1 mN

                      Repeatability

                      • better than 0.03 pC/N in a PVDF

                      Reproducibility

                      • better than 0.1 pC/N in a PVDF

                      Sample configuration

                      • Free-standing, double-sided electrodes
                        Geometry: 4.5 mm x 2 mm
                        Thickness: 10 μm to 1 mm

                      Temperature and humidity

                      • -20°C to 80 °C
                        10 % to 85 % RH

                      Excitation options

                      • Waveform, mechanical preload, ac amplitude, measurement time, pre-conditioning cycles

                      * For more specifications and details, contact us at sales@aixacct.com

                    • Our measurement tool for the investigation of the d33 coefficient of piezoelectric polymers.

                      The ESPY33 provides a direct and indirect measurement of the piezoelectric constant for a variety of piezo materials.  It is based on  technologies which enable fast and accurate measurement of piezoelectric constant d33 – a fundamental piezoelectric material property.

                      What this means for you:

                      • Accurate and reliable test data to support accelerated materials development
                      • Reducing costs for material, device and systems development
                      • Provides a traceable measurement of a materials piezoelectric coefficient

                      The ESPY33 will be launched soon!