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    Single-harmonic vs multi-harmonic QCM-D – what is the difference?

    Read about what single-harmonic and multi-harmonic QCM-D means and what the difference is between these instruments.

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    QCM-D - how does it work?

    Here we explain how Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation monitoring, QCM-D, works.

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    How to optimize the QCM baseline stability

    Here we will list 9 things that could affect the stability of your QCM-D baseline, and give advice on how to address them if you are experiencing drift.

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    Why even distribution is important in QCM measurements

    Here we explain the reasoning behind the uniformity requirement and describe the consequences if it is not fulfilled.

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    What is the QCM mass sensitivity?

    Learn about the difference between the theoretical QCM sensitivity and the actual one relevant in a measurement situation.

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    QCM-D vs SPR - what is the difference?

    At first glance, SPR and QCM-D are quite similar. Here we sort out the key differences between them and list examples of when to use which method

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    How does QCM-technology work?

    The quartz crystal microbalance, QCM, has been around since the 60’ where it has been used for monitoring of thin-film deposition and characterization of thin films. So how does this technology work?

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    What does QCM-D have in common with a church bell?

    How does QCM-D work? Perhaps you know that a QCM-D sensor is made out of quartz, which is a piezoelectric material. Read about what that means.

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