Thin Film Test Equipment: Rolling Oven Bottle Scraper
RTFO Bottle Scraper fits Glass Sample Bottles used with Rolling Thin Film Ovens. Bottle Scraper is stainless steel and removes testing residue from sample bottles quickly and easily.
By removing the film from the surface of a substrate, usually a silicon (Si) substrate, the scraper allows for accurate thickness measurement using optical interferometry or spectroscopy. This film measurement is critical for films in many applications.
A Rolling Thin Film Oven (RTFO) bottle scraper is a laboratory instrument for film measurement. In quality control and materials testing this is a key tool. The RTFO bottle scraper is designed to work with a film oven which simulates the effects of maximum temperature on films. By removing the film from the surface of a substrate, usually a silicon (Si) substrate, the scraper allows for accurate thickness measurement using optical interferometry or spectroscopy. This is critical for films in many applications.
Features
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Fits inside sample bottles and removes residue
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Long handle for easy scraping inside a bottle
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Tests adhesion and durability of coatings across many industries.
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Using a test machine it can measure properties like tensile strength and elongation for quality control and product design.
Rolling Thin Film Oven Bottle Scraper
The RTFO bottle scraper is a must have in thin film testing and quality control. It is used to measure film thickness in integrated circuits and other electronic devices to ensure they work optimally. It measures mechanical properties of thin films like elastic modulus and surface roughness which are critical for their durability and functionality. It tests adhesion and durability of coatings across many industries. By simulating high control failure temperature range using a film oven it gives information on thermal stability of films. It also measures refractive index and optical constants to give a complete picture of film properties.
RTFO Accessories:
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RTFO Sample Bottle available as spare or replacement and individually serial numbered.
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RTFO Bottle Scraper fits RTFO bottles to remove testing residue from sample bottles after testing.
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RTFO Tongs have synthetic gripper pads to handle and remove hot RTFO bottles from the oven.
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RTFO Bottle Cooling Rack meets ASTM and holds up to 9 RTFO bottles.
Meets Test Methods:
AASHTO T240
ASTM D 2872
CALIFORNIA 346
How to Use the Rolling Thin Film Oven Bottle Scraper
To get the best results with the RTFO bottle scraper follow best practices. Make sure the substrate is properly prepared and cleaned before applying the film. Use a high quality light source with the right wavelength to measure film thickness. Calibrate the instrument regularly to maintain accuracy. Follow the standard test method for film testing like ASTM D882 to ensure consistency and reliability. The RTFO bottle scraper is easy to use, no special training required to use and interpret the results.
Summary
The Rolling Thin Film Oven bottle scraper is a must have to measure film thickness and mechanical properties. By following best practices and using it with a film oven researchers and quality control engineers can get more information about thin film properties and behavior. This information can be used to improve performance and reliability of many products from integrated circuits to coatings. The RTFO bottle scraper is key to film technology.
