Contact angle measurements are a reliable method to assess surface cleanliness, as they provide a quantitative evaluation of wettability. A lower contact angle typically indicates a cleaner, more hydrophilic surface, while a higher contact angle suggests contamination that increases surface hydrophobicity. This technique is widely used in industries such as manufacturing, electronics, and medical devices, where surface cleanliness directly impacts adhesion and performance. By measuring contact angles before and after cleaning processes, companies can validate the effectiveness of treatments like solvent cleaning, plasma treatment, and ultrasonic cleaning.
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Biolin Scientific offers wide range of optical tensiometers and related accessories under the brand Attension. For cleanliness evaluation, one can choose from entry level Theta Lite to fully automated Theta Flow which allows automated surface mapping of up to 12” silicon wafers.
Surface cleanliness is an important topic in many industrial areas. Read our blog post on "How to evaluate surface cleanliness through contact angle measurement"
Learn why contact angle measurement is such a powerful tool for quality control from our webinar on Surface evaluation for good wettability and coating adhesion
Contact Angle Measurements in Electronics - gives four examples of how contact angle measurements can be used in the electronic industry.
