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QSense Sensors

Standard sensors
The sensor is at the heart of the QCM-D experiment. Browse the widest range of sensors on the market to find out which sensor material and coating is best suited for your research. 
We offer over 30 standard sensors - from various metals, oxides and carbides to polymers, functionalized coatings and standardized soils. Our sensors are developed and produced to provide you with stable, reliable and reproducible data. Full performance is ensured through extensive quality controls and guaranteed for one-time use according to the recommendations. All QSense sensors are 5 MHz sensors to optimize the useful sensitivity, the sensing depth and the information required to quantify soft films.
Customized sensors
Sensor materials and coatings based on your specific needs
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Browse the list below to find your choice of sensor

Gold-Sensor
QSX 301

Gold

Our most common sensor QSense Gold provides a good base for your experiment. QSX 301 comes in a box of 5 sensors.

$ $ $
1 week delivery
Sensor surface Gold (Au)
Surface roughness < 1 nm RMS
Usage QSense sensors are intended for one-time use only
Storage Store in a cool, dry place out of light
Shelf life Sensors will be stable at least 12 months from delivery
Baseline stability Stable baseline in air and deionized water in 22 °C. There is no guarantee that the coating will be stable under all experimental conditions.
Silicon-dioxide-sensor
QSX 303

Silicon Dioxide

The QSense Silicon dioxide sensor is a good fit for studying etching processes, silanization, cleaning and detergents. QSX 303 comes in a box of 5 sensors. 

$ $ $
1 week delivery
Sensor surface Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
Surface roughness < 1 nm RMS
Usage QSense sensors are intended for one-time use only
Storage Store in a cool, dry place out of light
Shelf life Sensor will be stable at least 12 months from delivery
Baseline stability Stable baseline in air and deionized water in 22 °C. There is no guarantee that the coating will be stable under all experimental conditions. Do not expose to strong bases.
Stainless-Steel-Sensor
QSX 304

Stainless Steel SS2343

QSense Stainless steel sensor. QSX 304 comes in a box of 5 sensors. 

$ $ $
1 week delivery
Sensor surface Stainless Steel (SS2343)
Surface roughness < 1 nm RMS
Usage QSense sensors are intended for one-time use only
Storage Store in a cool, dry place out of light
Shelf life Sensor will be stable at least 12 months from delivery
Baseline stability Stable baseline in air and deionized water in 22 °C. There is no guarantee that the coating will be stable under all experimental conditions. Do not expose to strong acids.
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QSX 305

PS-Hydrophobic Polystyrene

QSense polystyrene sensor. QSX 305 comes in a box of 5 sensors. 

$ $ $
6 weeks delivery
Sensor surface Polystyrene (PS)
Surface roughness < 1 nm RMS
Usage QSense sensors are intended for one-time use only
Storage The sensor is delivered in inert atmosphere. Store in a cool, dry place out of light. 
Shelf life Stable at least 12 months from package date in unopened package, see expiry date on package
Baseline stability Stable baseline in air and deionized water in 22 °C. There is no guarantee that the coating will be stable under all experimental conditions. Do not expose to strong acids. Do not expose to organic solvents.
Sensor feature

UV/Ozone treatment of PS might result in new, unwanted chemical composition of the surface. Please note that PS is very hydrophobic and that air bubbles are easily formed on the surface when working with water-based solutions. To reduce the risk of bubble formation, make sure to degas the solutions and to preheat them when working at temperatures above RT. It is also possible to pre-wet the sensor surfaces with ethanol and then replace ethanol with the water-based solution.

Aluminium-oxide-sensor
QSX 309

Aluminium Oxide

Aluminium oxide sensor. QSX 309 comes in a box of 5 sensors. 

$ $ $
1 week delivery
Sensor surface Aluminium oxide Al2O3
Surface roughness < 2 nm RMS
Usage QSense sensors are intended for one-time use only
Storage Store in a cool, dry place out of light
Shelf life Sensor will be stable at least 8 months from delivery
Baseline stability There is no guarantee that the coating will be stable under all experimental conditions. Do not expose to strong acids and bases. Use within a pH range of 4-9 to avoid corrosion.
Amorphous-fluoropolymer-sensor
QSX 331

Amorphous Fluoropolymer

Amorphous fluoropolymer sensor. QSX 331 comes in a box of 5 sensors. 

$ $ $
6 weeks delivery
Sensor surface Amorphous Fluoropolymer
Surface roughness < 1 nm RMS
Usage QSense sensors are intended for one-time use only. Handle carefully with a pair of tweezers.
Storage Delivered in inert packaging. Store in cool, dry place out of light. Store preferably in inert packaging for reduce of oxidation.
Shelf life Sensor will be stable at least 12 months from package date in unopened package, see expire date on the package.
Baseline stability Stable baseline in air and deionized water in 22 °C. There is no guarantee that the coating will be stable under all experimental conditions.
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Try our special order and custom sensors

Our sensors can be coated with basically any material, building a model system for the research problem you want to explore. Through the years our customers have challenged us to deliver a wide range of custom-made surface coatings to fit their specific experiments. Some are now available as one of our 25 special-order sensors and can be made upon request. Are you interested in our special-order or customized sensors, let us know by describing the sensor you need. 

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