Read about how and why the QCM fundamental frequency matters in measurements
Learn how to assess a QCM-specification and how to compare performance and data quality between different instruments
The fundamental resonance frequency of QCM-sensors is often 5MHz. Learn about the theory behind the number.
Read about why it is possible to gain valuable information from a viscoelastic sample by monitoring multiple overtones in QCM measurements.
The D-factor provides information that is complementary to the frequency response. Read about how it can be understood and what information it reveals.
Learn more about the Sauerbrey equation and when it should be used.
What is piezoelectricity and how does it work? Here we explain the piezoelectric effect and how this remarkable property arises.
Learn about QCM-D, Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation monitoring - an analytical tool for surface interaction studies at the nano-scale.
Learn more about how the dissipation can be measured and the pros and cons of the different methods.