Reliable and robust, the DRY ICE 3K cryostat is ideal for a wide range of applications. Using simple and well proven technology ICEoxford is able to offer a highly adaptable cost effect cryostat that still retains high quality and performance levels.
Temperature range |
<3-40K (300K option available) |
Cooling power |
0.1-2.0 W @ 4.2K |
Temperature Stability |
±10mK below 10K, ±20mK between 10-50, ±50mK between 50-100K, ±100mK for temperatures ≥100K |
Sample environment |
Vacuum or Exchange Gas |
Sample space |
D. 100mm L. 100mm as standard (custom sizes available) |
Vibration at sample |
±10 µm (anti-vibration options available) |
Cool down time to |
<2 hours to 4.2K |
Compressor |
Air or water cooled options available |
Wiring * |
DC, RF and fibre optic options available |
Optical access * |
Up to five windows available |
Base temperature |
<3K (8K and 10K options available) |
Hold time |
N/A |
Temperature controller |
Lakeshore 325 as standard (Other controllers available on request) |
Magnetic Field |
See magnet options available |
*Wiring and optical access can affect base temperature and hold times |
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The DRYICE3K FLEXI is a cryogen free, adaptable cryostat which offers lower vibration at temperatures between 3K and 300K. The system is easily upgradable to a base temperature of 1K and can be altered to provide optical access and a magnetic field to the sample space.
Temperature range |
<3K - 300K |
Cooling power |
3K option: up to 2.0W @ 4.2K 10K option: 1.2W @ 10K |
Temperature Stability |
±10mK at 5K and below, ±15mK between 5K and 20K, ±10mK at 50K and above |
Sample environment |
Vacuum |
Sample space |
Customisable sample space, Ø 240mm as standard |
Vibration at sample |
± <0.5µm (with anti-vibration options) |
Cool down time |
3K option: 6.25 hours to 5K 10K option: 4 hours to 10K |
Compressor |
Air or water cooled options available |
Wiring * |
DC, RF and fibre optic options available |
Optical access * |
Up to five windows available, f2.8 (see window materials) |
Base temperature |
3K (8K and 10K options available) |
Hold time |
N/A |
Temperature controller |
Lakeshore 336 as standard (Other controllers available on request) |
Magnetic Field |
See magnet options available |
*Wiring and optical access can affect base temperature and hold times |
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The inverted cold head on the DRYICE3K INV allows for easy access to the sample space via the removable top can and radiation shield. Combined with a system cool down of less than 2 hours, this cryostat can offer rapid experimental turnaround times. Optical and electrical access options are available.
Vibrations of the system are reduced by a 3D printed vibration isolation frame and edge-welded bellows to hold the cold head in position.
Temperature range | <3K to 300K |
Cooling power | Up to 2W @ 4.2K |
Temperature Stability | ±10mK below 10K, ±20mK between 10-50, ±50mK between 50-100K, ±100mK for temperatures ≥100K |
Sample environment | Vacuum |
Sample space | D. 76mm, L. 100mm as standard (custom sizes available) |
Vibration at sample | ±185 nm with anti-vibration options |
Cool down time to 4.0K |
2 hours |
Compressor | Air or water cooled options available |
Wiring | DC, RF and fiber optic options available |
Optical access | A variety of optical access options are available (see window materials) |
Base temperature | <3K (8K and 10K options available) |
Hold time | N/A |
Temperature controller | Lakeshore 336 as standard (Other controllers available on request) |
Magnetic Field | N/A |
The DRY ICE 3K MAGNETO vaccum loading cryostat is a highly adapable system designed for ease of use specifically within the bore of an electromagnet. The system is cooled using a GM or PT cold head. Sample changes are quick and easy via the removable tail and radiation shield. The sample is contained within a vacuum environment cooled by a flexible mechanical link to the cold head.
Temperature range |
<3K to 325K (420 and 800K options) |
Base Temperature |
3K or 10K (Dependant on the Cryocooler purchased) |
Cooling power |
0.2W at 4.2K as standar (up to 1.5W at 4.2K available) |
Temperature Stability |
±10mK below 10K, ±20mK between 10-50, ±50mK between 50-100K, ±100mK for temperatures ≥100K |
Sample environment |
Vacuum |
Sample space |
D. 23mm, L. 50mm as standard (custom sizes available) |
Vibration at sample |
±20 nm with anti-vibration options |
Cool down time to |
<2.5 hours to 4K |
Compressor |
Air or water cooled options available |
Wiring |
DC, RF and fibre optic options available |
Optical access |
Up to five windows available (see window materials) |
Base temperature |
<3K |
Hold time |
N/A |
Temperature controller |
Lakeshore 336 as standard (Other controllers available on request) |
Magnetic Field |
Designed to suit customer electromagnet |
he DRY ICE 3K OPTI allows up to 5 optical windows and temperatures below 3K.
Cooling of the sample is achieved using a mechanical refrigerator that requires no liquid cryogens. Using a choice of either a Gifford-McMahon or Pulse Tube cold head along with anti-vibration options, we can design a system suitable to the requirements of your experiment.
Temperature range |
<3K to 325K (420 and 800K options available) |
Cooling power |
0.2W at 4.2K as standard (up to 1.5W at 4.2K available) |
Temperature Stability |
±10mK below 10K, ±20mK between 10-50, ±50mK between 50-100K, ±100mK for temperatures ≥100K |
Sample environment |
Vacuum or Exchange Gas |
Sample space |
D. 50mm, L. 100mm as standard (custom sizes available) |
Vibration at sample |
< 10 µm (±20 nm with anti-vibration options) |
Cool down time to 4K |
3 hours |
Compressor |
Air or water cooled options available |
Wiring |
DC, RF and fiber optic options available |
Optical access |
Up to five windows available (see window materials) |
Base temperature |
<3K (8K and 10K options available) |
Hold time |
N/A |
Temperature controller |
Lakeshore 325 as standard (Other controllers available on request) |
Magnetic Field |
N/A |
The DRY ICE 4K Cryostat for Mossbauer experiments where quick sample changes are vital. The system is loaded with a probe which cools the sample through exchange gas. Changing the sample simply requires removing the probe, changing the sample and then re-inserting the probe. This changeover can be completed in as little as 2 hours (4K to 300K back to 4K).
This cryostat has been used for a variety of applications including; pre-screening samples for dilution fridges, ESR, Mossbauer and general electrical properties measurements.
*Anti Vibration frame shown is optional extra.
Temperature range |
<4K to 325K (420 and 800K options) |
Cooling power |
2.0W at 4.2K |
Temperature Stability |
±10mK below 10K, ±20mK between 10-50, ±50mK between 50-100K, ±100mK for temperatures ≥100K |
Sample environment |
Exchange Gas (variable pressure) |
Sample space |
D. 50mm, L. 50mm as standard (custom sizes available) |
Vibration at sample * |
±20 nm with anti-vibration options |
Cool down time to |
<4hrs to 4K |
Compressor |
Air or water cooled options available |
Wiring * |
DC, RF and fiber optic options available |
Optical access * |
Two aluminised Mylar windows (see window materials for other options) |
Base temperature |
4.2K |
Hold time |
N/A |
Temperature controller |
Lakeshore 336 as standard (Other controllers available on request) |
Magnetic Field |
Designed to suit requirements (see magnet options) |
The DRY ICE ACTIVE SORB is a cryogenic cold trap capable of 6K operation. The unit is able to go to 10K in less than 1 hour and offers a range of temperature control.
A high temperature of 375K is achieved as standard for initial bake out, however higher temperatures ranges are available on request.
Applications
Principle of Operation
The sorb's chamber contains an absorption material which is cooled using a mechanical cryocooler. By crushing and heating the analysis sample to high temperatures and feeding the resulting gas to the sorb, the gas will be trapped.
The absorption material is then heated in a highly controlled manner. As the temperature is stepped up, the trapped gasses reach their individual evaporation points. The released gas from the process is fed into a gas chromatography unit for analyses.
A benefit of this technique is that using a stepped temperature increase allows for the separation of trapped gasses. Volumes of each gas can therefore be measured separately.
Sorb Type |
ElectroPolished Stainless Steel |
Temperature Range |
6-500K |
Cooling Time: 300K to 10K |
<1 hour |
Vacuum |
<1x10-9 torr |
Temperature Probe |
Temperature Controller with RS-232 Ports |
Height |
1080mm to 1300mm |
The DRY ICE 3K ULV cryostat is designed specifically for applications where low vibration levels are paramount.
Combining these technologies allows the cold head to be completely isolated from the system, minimising the vibrations from the cold head whilst also dampening background vibrations. Vibration levels can be further reduced by mounting the cryostat to an optical table and by supporting the cold head separately from a rigid structure such as an I-beam or wall.
Temperature range |
3K to 325K (420K and 800K options available, may affect vibration levels) |
Cooling power |
Up to 2W at 4.2K |
Temperature Stability |
±10mK below 10K, ±20mK between 10-50, ±50mK between 50-100K, ±100mK for temperatures ≥100K |
Sample environment |
Vacuum |
Sample space |
D. 50mm L. 50mm as standard (custom sizes available) |
Vibration at sample |
±50 nm with anti-vibration options |
Cool down time to |
<3 hours to 4.2K |
Compressor |
Air or water cooled options available |
Wiring |
DC, RF and fibre optic options available |
Optical access |
Up to five windows available (see window materials) |
Base temperature |
<3K, 8K or 10K options available |
Hold time |
Continuous |
Temperature controller |
Lakeshore 336 as standard (Other controllers available on request) |
Magnetic Field |
N/A |
The DRY ICE 2K OPTI MAGNETO is a unique system that offers a combination of high magnetic fields, low temperature and short working distance. The sample if placed within a demountable cryostat section that can then be loaded inside the room temperature bore of the magnet. Both the sample and magnet are cooled from the same cold head and we can offer various options for vibration reduction to allow ultra stable measurements.
Temperature range |
2K to 325K (420 and 800K options) |
Cooling power |
Up to 2.0W at 4.2K |
Temperature Stability |
±10mK below 10K, ±20mK between 10-50, ±50mK between 50-100K, ±100mK for temperatures ≥100K |
Sample environment |
Vacuum |
Sample space |
D. 50mm, L. 100mm as standard (custom sizes available) |
Vibration at sample |
±20 nm with anti-vibration options |
Cool down time to |
3 hrs to 4K (sample only) |
Compressor |
Air or water cooled options available |
Wiring |
DC, RF and fiber optic options available |
Optical access |
Up to five windows available (see window materials) |
Base temperature |
<2K |
Hold time |
Continuous |
Temperature controller |
Lakeshore 336 as standard (Other controllers available on request) |
Magnetic Field
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5T, 9T, 12T or 14T solenoid 6-3 or 6-1-1 vector rotate (other options available) |
The DRY ICE 1.0K is a bottom loading cryostat designed with a large sample space and the ability to take a large experimental heat-load, perfect for everyday research and quantum computing at low temperatures. The system can reach a base temperature of 1K continuously, or if lower temperatures are required, the system can hold 0.8K for more than 48 hours.
In order to minimise vibration, the system uses a remote motor and includes our ICE Sock Technology. The cryostat is supported by a single support frame for ease of access to the sample space however vibration can be reduced further using one of our ICE Anti-Vibration Frames.
Temperature range | < 0.8K to 325K |
Cooling power | 80mW at 1.4K, 320mW at 1.64K |
Temperature Stability | ± 0.5mK at 1.3K |
Sample environment | Vacuum or exchange gas |
Sample space | D. 300mm L. 300mm as standard (custom sizes available) |
Vibration at sample | ± 100nm (anti-vibration options available) |
Cool down time to Base Temperature | 10 hours |
Compressor | Air or water cooled options available |
Wiring | DC, RF and fiber optic options available |
Optical access | Up to five windows available including Sapphire, Quartz and Spectrosil (see window materials) |
Base temperature | <0.8K single shot (upgraded version), <1.1K Continuous |
Hold time | N/A |
Temperature controller | Lakeshore 336 as standard (Other controllers available on request) |
Magnetic Field | Solenoid, Split pair and Vector magnets available |
The DRY ICE 1K Benchtop is a bottom loading cryostat with continuous operation. The system can be easily compacted into a benchtop design to suit the customer's experimental and lab requirements. With a large sample space, and designed to take a large experimental heat-load it is perfect for everyday research and quantum computing at low temperatures.
Temperature range | 0.8K to 425K (1K and 420K option) |
Cooling power | 310mW at 1.8K, >400mW at 2K, >80mW at 1.7K |
Temperature Stability | ±10mK at 1.2K |
Sample environment | Vacuum or exchange |
Sample space | D. 200mm L. 200mm as standard (custom sizes available) |
Vibration at sample | ±20 nm with anti-vibration options |
Cool down time to Base Temperature | <12 hours |
Compressor | Air or water cooled options available |
Wiring | DC, RF and fiber optic options available |
Optical access | Up to five windows available including Sapphire, Quartz and Spectrosil (see window materials) |
Base temperature | <0.8K |
Hold time | N/A |
Temperature controller | Lakeshore 336 as standard (Other controllers available on request) |
Magnetic Field | Solenoid, Split pair and Vector magnets available |
The DRY ICE 1K HIGH COOLING POWER was designed in collaboration with MIT this cryostat was designed to achieve the maximum cooling power available at 1.0K with a single cold-head. This would allow optimal performance of the single photon detectors required for optical quantum computing applications whilst also managing a large experimental heat-load.
The cryostat is fully insulated and has an Aluminium radiation shield which is thermally linked to the 1st stage of the cold head that sits at approximately 50K. The cryostat vacuum, super insulation and radiation shield all minimise the conduction and radiation heat load on to the sample space. The 1K pot and sample platform form an integral part of the cryostat and uses the same outer vacuum space that is used for the cryostat. A 1K pot system is utilised to create a volume of liquid Helium that is pumped on via the large Roots pump to create the low temperature stage. A Calibrated 0.3K Cernox and heater are wired onto the 1K Plate.
The cold head sits inside a cooling sock. (The design minimises any mechanical link to the cryostat and also means that the cold head can be removed without disassembling the system (for ease of service). The vibration is reduced further by the implementation of vibration damping bellows and a uniquely designed double support stand installed between the cryostat top plate and the cold head. The Helium within the closed loop is condensed by the 2nd stage of the cold-head into the 1K pot.
Temperature Range |
0.8K to 300K (Base temperature will depend on the size of the pump used) |
Cooling Power |
Up to 360mW @ 1.0K |
Temperature Stability |
± 10mK below 10K |
Sample Environment |
Vacuum |
Sample Space |
240mm |
Vibration at Sample |
± <2µm with anti-vibration options |
Compressor |
DRYICESHI1.0W Pulse Tube Cold head and water cooled compressor, 1.0W @ 4.2K |
Wiring |
DC, RF and fiber optic options available |
Optical Access |
Up to five windows available including Sapphire, Quartz and Spectrosil (see window materials) |
Base Temperature |
0.77K in Single Shot mode, 0.85K in Continuous mode |
Hold Time |
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Temperature Controller |
Lakeshore 336 as standard (Other controllers available on request) |
Magnetic Field |
The DRYICE1K OPTI MAGNETO Cryostat gives users optical access to their sample both parallel and perpendicular to the magnetic field at temperatures below 1.0K and up to 800K.
With a split pair magnet and 4 optical access points (including 2 re-entrant bores), the system can be used for Magneto Circular Dichroism, Raman Spectroscopy, Faraday Effect Measurement, Photoluminescence and Optical Characterisation of nano-devices.
Temperature Range |
0.8K to 325K |
Cooling Power |
220mW at 1.7K, 300mW at 2.0K |
Temperature Stability |
±10mK below 4K, ±50mK between 10K and 30K, ±20mK, ±10mK between 30K and 100K, ±20mK ≥ 100K |
Sample Environment |
Vacuum or Exchange Gas |
Sample Space |
30mm, 50mm, 70mm or 100mm |
Vibration at Sample |
±20nm with anti-vibration options |
Compressor |
Air or water cooled options available |
Wiring |
DC, RF and fiber optic options available |
Optical Access |
Up to four windows available (see window materials) |
Base Temperature |
0.8K (1.2K option available) |
Hold Time |
N/A |
Temperature Controller |
Lakeshore 336 as standard (Other controllers available on request) |
Magnetic Field |
The DRY ICE 300mK TERTIA is a single shot cryostat with a base temperature of 280mK, a hold time of 100 hours and a recondense time of 1 hour, allowing for minimal experimental downtime.
A 1K stage makes cooling powers of 50µW at 285mK and 100µW at 295mK achievable whilst the large top plate and Ø 300 sample provide enough space for up to 10 custom wiring ports including up to 8 NW50 ports.
Temperature Range |
280mK to 425K |
Cooling Power |
50µW at 285mK, 100µW at 295K |
Temperature Stability |
±1mK at 300mK and above |
Sample Environment |
Vacuum |
Sample Space |
Ø 300m as standard (custom sizes available) |
Vibration at Sample |
± 20nm with anti-vibration options |
Cool Down Time |
22.5 hours to base temperature |
Regeneration Time |
1 hour |
Compressor |
Air or water cooled options available |
Wiring |
24-way Fischer, Constantan, Manganin or copper looms fitted on request |
Optical access |
Multiple windows available e.g. Sapphire, Quartz and Spectrosil (see window materials) |
Base Temperature |
Single shot: 280mK Continuous: 1.7K |
Hold Time |
50 hours with 5 litres of He3 100 hours with 7 litres of He3 |
Temperature Controller |
Lakeshore 336 as standard (Other controllers available on request) |
Power Supply | A range of power supplies are available |
Magnetic Field |
The DRY ICE 300mK Benchtop Cryostat is a single shot cryostat with bottom loading sample space. This compact cryogen-free system allows for a fast turnaround and is perfect for detector work at ultra-low temperatures.
A 1K stage allows full condensation of the He3 charges which extends the hold time at a base temperature of 290mK for up to 50 hours and gives a fast regeneration time of 45 minutes.
Temperature Range |
290mK to 425K |
Cooling Power |
50µW at 324mK |
Temperature Stability |
±10mK between 400mK and 4Km ± 50mK above 4K |
Sample Environment |
Vacuum |
Sample Space |
D. 200mm L. 200mm as standard (custom sizes available) |
Vibration at Sample |
±20 nm with anti-vibration options |
Cool Down Time |
<10 hours to 300mK |
Regeneration Time |
45 minutes |
Compressor |
Air or water cooled options available |
Wiring |
24-way Fischer, Constantan, Manganin or copper looms fitted on request |
Optical access |
Multiple windows available e.g. Sapphire, Quartz and Spectrosil (see window materials) |
Base Temperature |
Single shot: 290mK Continuous: 1.5K |
Hold Time |
50 hours with 5 litres of He3 |
Temperature Controller |
Lakeshore 336 as standard (Other controllers available on request) |
Power Supply | A range of power supplies are available |
Magnetic Field |
The DRY ICE 300mK Continuous cryostat is a closed cycle system capable of running continuously at 300mK with the highest cooling powers at 300mK currently on the market. This compact cryostat is customisable to suit your requirements, particularly for large heat load experiments.
The cooler is isolated using flexible bellows to minimise vibration which extends into the cryostat where thermal contact to the rest of the system is obtained by the introduction of exchange gas. There is no mechanical contact to any other part of the system from the cooler.
Temperature range
300mK
Cooling power
50µW at 315mK, 100µW at 320mK, 500µW at 400mK, 2mW at 450mK
Temperature Stability
± 1mK at 300mK and above
Sample environment
Vacuum
Sample space
Ø. 300mm as standard (custom sizes available)
Vibration at sample
±20 nm with anti-vibration options (pictured)
Cool down time to <500mK
14 hours
Compressor
Air or water cooled options available
Wiring
Multiple coax lines - DC, RF and fiber optic options available
Optical access
Multiple windows available (see window materials)
Base temperature
300mK
Hold time
N/A
Temperature controller
Lakeshore 336 as standard (Other controllers available on request)
Magnetic Field
The cryogen-free dilution refrigerator developed for research and quantum computing applications at <10mK.
It offers a large, flexible sample space for up to 200 coax lines as well as high 1K cooling power to heat sink these lines to allow a <10mK base temperature.
Available with Pulse Tube Cryocoolers with cooling power of up to 2W at 4.2K and customisable wiring including DC, RF and optical cables.
ICEoxford will custom design the frame to suit your laboratory and to accommodate your choice of magnet.
Temperature range | <10mK to 3K |
Cooling power | 5µW at 20mK, 400µW at 100mK, 580µW at 120mK |
Temperature Stability | ±1mK below 500mK, ±5mK below 1K, ±10mK below 10K |
Sample environment | Vacuum |
Sample space | D. 300mm |
Vibration at sample | ±100 nm |
Compressor | Air or water cooled options available |
Wiring | DC, RF and fiber optic options available |
Optical access | Contact ICE for options (see window materials) |
Base temperature | <10mK |
Hold time | Continuous |
Temperature controller | Lakeshore 372 as standard (Other controllers available on request) |
Magnetic Field | Solenoid and Vector magnets available |
The Mini-Eden DRY ICE 50mK Dilution Cryostat enables ultra low temperature measurements without the need for liquid helium.
The dilution unit features ICEoxford’s unique open architecture design. This gives improved sample access, maximising the space available for experimental wiring and other devices. The cold plates can also be extended to give additional thermal dumping area.
The system is made compact, to minimise the footprint required, and is light weight and simple to use. Meaning that only one operator is required to assemble, disassemble and operate the system.
Temperature range | 50mK to 3K |
Cooling power | 50µW at 100mK |
Temperature Stability | ±1mK below 500mK, ±5mK below 1K, ±10mK below 10K |
Sample environment | Vacuum |
Sample space | 150mm x 150mm |
Vibration at sample | ±100 nm (with anti-vibration options) |
Compressor | Air or water cooled options available |
Wiring | DC, RF and fiber optic options available |
Optical access | Contact ICE for options (see window materials) |
Base temperature | 50mK |
Hold time | Continuous |
Temperature controller | Lakeshore 372 as standard (Other controllers available on request) |
Magnetic Field | Solenoid and Vector magnets available |