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    What is the QCM-D bulk shift?

    Read about why QCM-D bulk shifts arise and how you could plan your experiments to avoid, or account for them.

    ~ 5 min

    The sensitivity distribution at the QCM crystal surface

    Read about the QCM mass sensitivity distribution, what it looks like and how it affects the quantification of the data.

    3 min

    What is Dissipation?

    In the context of QCM-based instrumentation, 'dissipation' or ‘damping’ are often mentioned. Read about what these concepts mean, and why are they relevant.

    ~ 8 min

    QCM-D vs QCM-R - what is the difference?

    QCM-D and QCM-R both collect information about the energy loss. Read about how these thow methods compare.

    ~ 6 min

    QCM specifications – how to assess and compare

    Learn how to assess a QCM-specification and how to compare performance and data quality between different instruments

    ~ 3 min

    Why is the resonance frequency of a QCM sensor 5MHz?

    The fundamental resonance frequency of QCM-sensors is often 5MHz. Learn about the theory behind the number.

    ~ 11 min

    Why it is useful to use multiple overtones in QCM measurements

    Read about why it is possible to gain valuable information from a viscoelastic sample by monitoring multiple overtones in QCM measurements.

    ~ 7 min

    What does the dissipation factor in QCM-D tell us?

    The D-factor provides information that is complementary to the frequency response. Read about how it can be understood and what information it reveals.

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    QCM-D data analysis in practice

    Learn the key steps of how to analyze QCM-D data with QSense Dfind

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