K850 critical point dryers and accessories

SKU: QUOEK3102   |   Availability ⓘ

K850 critical point dryers and accessories

SKU: QUOEK3102   |   Availability ⓘ
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The K850 combines versatility and ease of operation. Built-in thermo-electric heating and adiabatic cooling allow precise temperature control. The K850WM is a compact, bench-top instrument with a convenient wafer holder allowing rapid transfer and ensures that pre-drying does not occur.

K850: 

  • Side viewing chamber port : good visibility 
  • Built-in adiabatic cooling and thermoelectric heating : accurate temperature control, no external water supply needed 
  • Fine control needle valve pressure let-down : precise control of decompression avoids potential damage to specimens by uncontrolled pressure release 
  • Built-in magnetic stirrer : enhances solvent exchange 
  • Temperature monitoring and control with thermal cut-out protection 
  • Pressure monitoring with safety cut-out for over pressure 
  • Easy to operate valves : light finger pressure only is needed to open and close 
  • Optional holders for large specimens and coverslips 

The K850 is fitted with thermo-electronic heating and adiabatic cooling with temperature control of 5°C cooling and 35°C during heating. This allows pre-cooling of the chamber to aid filling with liquid CO2 and during the heating cycle ensures that the critical point is accurately obtained. Three valves: fluid inlet, flushing and a gas venting system which uses a fine needle valve to give controlled pressure let down. A built-in magnetic stirrer ensures thorough mixing of specimens with circulating fluids. The standard specimen holder has 12 individual chambers (8mm diameter x 8mm high) and allows easy exchange and transfer. There are optional holders for large specimens and for microscope coverslips. For very small specimens porous pots are available. 

K850WM: 

  • 170mm diameter process chamber: optimised for wafer and MEMS drying 
  • Vertical chamber with top-loading and bottom draining: ensures specimens do not become uncovered during drying 
  • Thermo-electric heating: accurate temperature control 
  • Fine-control needle valve pressure let-down: precise control 
  • Temperature monitoring and control with thermal cut-out protection 
  • Pressure monitoring with safety cut-out for over pressure 

The K850WM has built-in heating and water cooling using the E4860 recirculating heater/chiller. This combination will give temperature control of down to 5°C cooling and 35°C during heating. This ensures the critical point is accurately obtained, avoiding excess pressures or temperatures, or the need to rely on pressure relief valves to control pressure during the heating cycle. The vertical chamber allows top-loading of specimens. A viewing port is fitted in the top plate for specimen observation. The exchange mechanism is simple to use and ensures specimens remain under liquid during loading. 

Specimen handling 

Single 4 inch or 6 inch wafers are held in a PTFE holding tray. The tray including wafer is immersed in chosen transition fluid (e.g. acetone) in order to remove all moisture from the specimen. After dehydration, the wafer and holder are transferred into the pre-cooled specimen chamber using the wafer transfer device. On completion of the critical point drying process, the wafer is removed from the chamber using the transfer device prior to further processing. 

Technical Data

 Specifications:

Model Details
K850
  • Includes: 1 x Specimen holder stainless steel (12 compartments 8mm x 8mm) and 10 x PTFE Porous Specimen Pots (18mm x 14mm Pack 10)
  • Instrument case 450mm W x 350mm D x 175mm H
  • Weight 12kg
  • Specimen chamber 30mm diameter x 40mm H (tested to 3000psi)
  • Temperature gauge 0-120°C
  • Thermal cut-out 40°C
  • Pressure gauge 0-3000psi
  • Pressure relief at 1700psi
  • Rupture disc - At 1900psi
  • Peltier cooling/heating 5°C to 35°C
  • 4 x On/off valves, cool/fill/out/bleed
  • 1 x Needle valve letdown, fine bleed (in series with bleed)
  • NOTE - Flow gauge monitor option fitted externally in series with fine bleed. (0-2.2L/min, CP03266-18)
  • Services - Requires CO2 (local supply) high pressure hose for direct connection. (High pressure hose included with instrument)
  • Electrical 230V, 50Hz (3A Max.) or 115V, 60Hz (6A max.)
  • Warranty - 3 Years all parts
K850WM
  • Includes: PTFE specimen holder (for a 150mm wafer), high pressure CO2 hose, operating manual and test certificate
  • Dimensions - W450 x D350 x H175mm
  • Weight - 12kg
  • Chamber size 170mm internal diameter x 15mm high
  • Test pressure 3000psi
  • Operating temperature 35°C (critical point temperature is 32°C)
  • Operating pressure 1350psi (critical point pressure 1172psi)
  • Pressure safety cut-out 1700psi
  • Electrical 230V 50Hz (3A max) or 115V 60Hz (6A max)
  • Site considerations - Requires space for CO2 cylinder
  • Requirements E4860 Heater/chiller (for cooling chamber), EK3102 CO2 bottle heating system

Quorum Critical Point Dryers product brochure

Images are illustrative only. Please check product details before ordering.

Updated: 27-12-2024
Code Type Pack Size Availability* Price (ex GST)
QUOEK3102 CO2 conditioning system Each 10 weeks P.O.R.
QUOEK4130 Bulk sample holder Each 10 weeks P.O.R.
QUOEK4135 Coverslip holder Each 10 weeks P.O.R.
QUOEK4141 TEM grid holder Each 10 weeks P.O.R.
QUOEK4145 Porous pot holder Each 10 weeks P.O.R.
QUOK850 Critical point dryer Each 10 weeks P.O.R.
QUOK850WM Critical point dryer, large chamber Each 10 weeks P.O.R.

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No ETA – our supplier has advised they cannot provide an accurate ETA. Generally there is some issue with supply, and it may be more than 6 months.

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Less than $200 $20
Express shipping $30

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Regular shipping
Queensland   1-3 business days 
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WA, NT and non-metro areas

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Express shipping
Australia wide   1-2 business days

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Order Value Shipping and Handling charges
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Less than $200 $26 Minimum Charge

Heavy items (e.g. benchroll or large quantities of microscope slides) may require an additional freight charge - please ask for a quote.

DANGEROUS GOODS shipped to New Zealand: Dangerous goods will be air-freighted and the freight charge billed at cost. Typically, this will be about AUD $600AUD to New Zealand (Up to 2kg).

Delivery times: by air with signature on delivery, depending on courier, delivery can take 3-14 working days. Customs delays are unpredictable and can extend the delivery. Due to COVID19 delivery times have been extended through the couriers and are out of our control.

Shipping to Rest of World Destinations

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Delivery times: by air with signature on delivery, depending on courier, delivery can be 7-21 working days. Customs delays are unpredictable and can extend the delivery time. Due to COVID19 delivery times have been extended through the couriers and are out of our control.

DANGEROUS GOODS shipped outside Australia: Not available

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All products are intended for laboratory applications only and the user assumes all responsibility involved in use and handling. We accept no liability for loss or damage resulting from the use or abuse of our products. 

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