Quantum Design, Inc.
Automated temperature and magnetic field testing platforms for materials characterization
Quantum Design, Inc.
Quantum Design, Inc. MPMS®-XL with EverCool™
Quantum Design, Inc.

Magnetic Property Measurement System (MPMS®)

Quantum Design, Inc. MPMS-XL

Since its introduction in 1983, the Magnetic Property Measurement System (MPMS) sample magnetometer has become the industry standard for performance and reliability. Utilizing Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (SQUID) technology, combined with patented enhancements, the MPMS-XL sample magnetometer achieves superior measurement sensitivity, dynamic range, and reproducibility otherwise unattainable.

The MPMS-XL provides solutions for a unique class of sensitive magnetic measurements in key areas such as high-temperature superconductivity, biochemistry, and magnetic recording media. Significant growth in this field, along with increased use of the MPMS-XL, began in 1988 with the discovery of a new class of superconducting materials. While the basic application of the instrument has not changed greatly, use has expanded to more than 530 installations worldwide. The MPMS product line provides the exceptional sensitivity of a SQUID-based magnetometer in a full featured, user friendly analytical instrument.

The modular MPMS design integrates a SQUID detection system, a precision temperature control unit residing in the bore of a high-field superconducting magnet, and a sophisticated computer operating system. Proprietary software, running within an intuitive MS Windows environment, allows full automation of all system parameters while controlling measurements, making data collection and analysis quick and easy.

Maximum Sample Size:  9 mm
Field Uniformity:  0.01% over 4 cm
Temperature Range:  1.9 – 400 K (800 K with optional oven)

 

MPMS EverCool®

Quantum Design, Inc. MPMS® EverCool™

The Quantum Design MPMS EverCool Dewar was designed to eliminate the need for liquid helium transfers and to virtually eliminate all helium loss from the Quantum Design MPMS magnetometer system. The MPMS EverCool system features an integrated cryocooler-dewar system that recondenses the helium directly within the EverCool dewar. Because the cold helium gas is recondensed at low temperature before it leaves the dewar, the EverCool system is much more efficient in power consumption and cooling requirements than helium liquefying systems that recover the helium gas at room temperature.

 

MPMS-XL

The MPMS-XL Models offer high homogeneity magnet configurations:  ± 1.0 Tesla, ± 5.0 Tesla and ± 7.0 Tesla.  Each system includes:

 

MPMS® Options

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  • SQUID AC Susceptibility Measurement (*) – 0.1 Hz to 1 KHz, sensitivity: 2 x l0-8 emu at 0 T
  • Ultra-Low Field Capability (*) ±0.05 G for the 5 T or 7 T magnets
  • Reciprocating Sample Option (RSO) – DC Magnetization absolute sensitivity: 1 x 10-8 emu @ 2,500 Oe
  • Continuous Low Temperature Control/Temperature Sweep Mode (CLTC) – Sweep rate: 0.001 – 10 K/min.
  • Horizontal & Vertical Sample Rotators
  • Environmental Magnetic Shield
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  • Sample Space Oven - increases temperature range to 800 K
  • Magnet Reset
  • Transverse Moment Detection System
  • Extended Dynamic Range (EDR) - expands the full-scale measuring capabilities to ± 300 emu
  • External Device Control (EDC)
  • Fiber Optic Sample Holder
  • Low Field Profiling Option - includes 1 or 10 Gauss fluxgate
  • Standard & Nitrogen Jacketed Dewars
  • Manual Insertion Utility Probe
  • Resistivity Packages - (Voltmeter, Current Source, External Device Control, Manual Insertion Utility Probe)

(*) Option not compatible with Transverse Moment Detection System

 

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MPMS Service and Application Notes