FC1X0: High performance cryogenic stress cell

FC1X0

Ultimate Performance
Measure Applied Force
1-inch diameter

Apply large tensile & compressive strains to mm-sized samples in a cryogenic environment inside a 25 mm magnet bore

Our most powerful device

Apply and sense Force

Cryogenic & magnet compatible

Apply huge forces of up to 90N at cryogenic temperature, allowing higher strains and larger samples. Compatible with high magnetic field, milikelvin temperatures, high vacuum and a 1-inch magnet bore (such as a quantum design PPMS). A key distinction with our CS products is the the FC devices have an integrated force sensor instead of a displacement sensor which gives a more direct and reliable measurement of sample stress.

Multi-technique Platform

Use with a wide range of probes

Suitable for numerous measurement techniques including resistivity, and AC susceptibility, scanning probe, confocal microscopy, NMR and Raman.

Below, a a WP101 wiring platform (included with the FC100) is used. This allows 4 contacts to be made to the sample using fine gold wires, so the resistivity can be measured as strain is applied.

Versatile Sample Mounting

High performance or rapid exchange

Samples are held at each end by titanium sample plates to provide homogeneous uniaxial strain. As well as the standard sample plates designed to apply high forces, the FC100 is also compatible with the SR100 sample carrier that allows multiple samples to be prepared in advance and be switched on and off rapidly, saving precious hours
on a valuable
instrument.

Small Footprint

Compact. Fits 1-inch cryostat bore

Both the FC100 and FC150 fit vertically in a one-inch bore such as the Quantum Design PPMS/Dynacool. Integration with a PPMS/Dynacool is easy with a CRYOINSERT.

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BeCu Modification <p><hr /> Replace all structural titanium with copper beryllium</p>

Attocube Modification <p><hr /> Reduce weight & add tapped holes for attocube positioner</p>

Specifications		FC100	FC150
Size	Diameter Height (including sample bolts) Weight	25.4 ±0.1 mm 62 ±1 mm 100 g¹
Applied displacement at zero load (± 10%)	Maximum displacement at 300K Maximum displacement at 4K	±45 μm (-20 to +120 V) ±25 μm (-200 to +200 V)
Applied Force at zero extension (± 10%)	Maximum force at 300K (-20 to +120 V) Maximum force at 4K (-200 to +200 V)	±170N ±100N³	±110N² ±40N³
Sensor force range		±200N	±50N
Operating Conditions	Operating Temperature Magnetic field	Below 300mK to 325K 0T to >30T
Feedback sensor	Range Sensitivity (at zero force) Initial capacitance Hysteresis	±200 N 0.5 fF/N 1.1 pF 0.7%	±50 N 2 fF/N 1.1 pF 0.1%
Power supply	2-channel, sink/source +/-200V	Compatible with RP100

1. Low-weight (80g) attocube compatible version also available.
2. Achievable force exceeds sensor range. This should be avoided to prevent degradation of sensor accuracy.
3. Assumes sample CTE approximately matches titanium. Real samples may not be at 0N in the middle of the device's force range.

To download the .STEP files, please right-click on the the download link and select "save link as..." then select where you want to save the file, specifying a ".step" filetype. Ignoring this advice may lead to your browser opening the STEP files as a text document.

FC1X0 datasheet	Download
FC100 dimensioned drawings: device	Download
FC100 dimensioned drawings: sample plates and spacers	Download
FC100 3D .STEP file	Download
A simple python script for operating our products. Guide on how to use it is here.	Download
A manual for the strain gauge demo supplied with the device	Download
An analysis workbook for the strain gauge demo	Download

Uniaxial Stress Enhanced Anisotropic Magnetoresistance and Superconductivity in the Kagome Superconductor LaRu3Si2

Charge density wave and superconducting states of La3⁢Co4⁢Sn13 under uniaxial pressure

The authors investigated La₃Co₄Sn₁₃ under uniaxial strain along [100], [110], and [111] directions. Compression suppressed both the superconducting transition temperature and charge-density-wave (CDW) transition temperature, contrasting with hydrostatic pressure results. The simultaneous suppression suggests s-wave superconductivity and indicates that strain-induced changes in electronic density of states, rather than competition between the orders, primarily govern Tc.

journals.aps.org

The classical-to-quantum crossover in the strain-induced ferroelectric transition in SrTiO3 membranes

Evolution of pairing symmetry in FeSe1−𝑥⁢S𝑥 as probed by in-plane strain tuning of 𝑇𝑐

Magnetic polaron formation in EuZn2⁢P2

Control of the Electronic States of the Organic Conductor α-(BEDT-TTF)2I3 by Uniaxial Tensile and Compressive Strain

Tensile and compressive strain tuning of a Kondo lattice

Cryogenic Digital Image Correlation as a Probe of Strain in Iron-Based Superconductors

The authors used a cryogenic optical system with high-resolution microscopy to characterize surface strains in iron-based superconductors via digital image correlation. Contrary to the author’s conclusions, who assign deviations between the measured force from the FC100 and the DIC as due to the sample breaking, it appears the just the top layer of the material has broken while the rest of the sample remains intact (evidenced by force it continues to exert on the sensor). This highlights the main weakness of DIC; it is merely a surface technique.

iopscience.iop.org

Electronic structure and magnetic and transport properties of antiferromagnetic Weyl semimetal GdAlSi

The authors investigated the topological electronic structure and magnetic properties of noncentrosymmetric GdAlSi. They observed antiferromagnetic ordering at 32 K and asymmetric hysteresis under strain-related magnetic conditions. First-principles calculations confirmed multiple Weyl points near the Fermi energy. Angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy supported these findings. A large anomalous Hall conductivity, linked to Berry curvature, persists up to room temperature.

journals.aps.org

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AS USED IN THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS...

Uniaxial Stress Enhanced Anisotropic Magnetoresistance and Superconductivity in the Kagome Superconductor LaRu3Si2

Uniaxial Stress Enhanced Anisotropic Magnetoresistance & Superconductivity in Kagome Superconductor LaRu3Si2

Charge density wave and superconducting states of La3⁢Co4⁢Sn13 under uniaxial pressure

Charge density wave and superconducting states of La3⁢Co4⁢Sn13 under uniaxial pressure

The classical-to-quantum crossover in the strain-induced ferroelectric transition in SrTiO3 membranes

The classical-to-quantum crossover in the strain-induced ferroelectric transition in SrTiO3 membranes

Evolution of pairing symmetry in FeSe1−𝑥⁢S𝑥 as probed by in-plane strain tuning of 𝑇𝑐

Evolution of pairing symmetry in FeSe1−𝑥⁢S𝑥 as probed by in-plane strain tuning of 𝑇𝑐

Magnetic polaron formation in EuZn2⁢P2

Magnetic polaron formation in EuZn2⁢P2

Control of the Electronic States of the Organic Conductor α-(BEDT-TTF)2I3 by Uniaxial Tensile and Compressive Strain

Control of the Electronic States of the Organic Conductor α-(BEDT-TTF)2I3 by Uniaxial Tensile and Compressive Strain

Tensile and compressive strain tuning of a Kondo lattice

Tensile and compressive strain tuning of a Kondo lattice

Cryogenic Digital Image Correlation as a Probe of Strain in Iron-Based Superconductors

Cryogenic Digital Image Correlation as a Probe of Strain in Iron-Based Superconductors

Electronic structure and magnetic and transport properties of antiferromagnetic Weyl semimetal GdAlSi

Electronic structure and magnetic and transport properties of antiferromagnetic Weyl semimetal GdAlSi

In-plane uniaxial-strain tuning of superconductivity and charge-density wave in CsV3Sb5

In-plane uniaxial-strain tuning of superconductivity and charge-density wave in CsV3Sb5

Uniaxial stress effect on quasi-one-dimensional Kondo lattice CeCo2Ga8

Uniaxial stress effect on quasi-one-dimensional Kondo lattice CeCo2Ga8

Strain-Stabilized (π, π) Order at the Surface of Fe1+xTe

Strain-Stabilized (π, π) Order at the Surface of Fe1+xTe

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AS USED IN THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS...

Uniaxial Stress Enhanced Anisotropic Magnetoresistance and Superconductivity in the Kagome Superconductor LaRu3Si2

Charge density wave and superconducting states of La3⁢Co4⁢Sn13 under uniaxial pressure

The classical-to-quantum crossover in the strain-induced ferroelectric transition in SrTiO3 membranes

Evolution of pairing symmetry in FeSe1−𝑥⁢S𝑥 as probed by in-plane strain tuning of 𝑇𝑐

Magnetic polaron formation in EuZn2⁢P2

Control of the Electronic States of the Organic Conductor α-(BEDT-TTF)2I3 by Uniaxial Tensile and Compressive Strain

Tensile and compressive strain tuning of a Kondo lattice

Cryogenic Digital Image Correlation as a Probe of Strain in Iron-Based Superconductors

Electronic structure and magnetic and transport properties of antiferromagnetic Weyl semimetal GdAlSi

In-plane uniaxial-strain tuning of superconductivity and charge-density wave in CsV3Sb5

Uniaxial stress effect on quasi-one-dimensional Kondo lattice CeCo2Ga8

Strain-Stabilized (π, π) Order at the Surface of Fe1+xTe