The Diacell® CryoDAC-PPMS XL is a diamond anvil cell for conducting transport measurements on a Quantum Design PPMS® platform. The DAC is interfacing with the PPMS® with a puck similar to the one on the PPMS® platform.

The CryoDAC-PPMS XL has Pascalloyâ„¢ (NiCrAl) superalloy seats that can endure high loads without damage. It employs diamond anvils with a diameter of 3.10 mm, in contrast to the standard CryoDAC-PPMS diamond anvil cell which uses 2.50 mm anvils. These new features will allow forces up to 6000 N.

As standard, the CryoDAC-PPMS XL is fitted with bevelled diamond anvils. Using such anvils will protect the electrical wires emerging from the gasket, from damage. At the time of purchase, customers can choose from different culet sizes ranging from C=0.30 mm to 1.00 mm.

The performance of this cell is further enhanced by a set of optional clamps. The clamps help to apply more load on the piston (up to 8000 N), which is afterwards transferred to the CryoDAC-PPMS XL clamping screws.

The combination of Pascalloyâ„¢ (NiCrAl) superalloy seats, 3.10 mm diameter diamond anvils, and clamps increases the maximum pressures that this diamond anvil cell can achieve.

The maximum pressure (Pmax) for the Diacell® CryoDAC-PPMS XL is 65% greater than the Pmax for the standard CryoDAC-PPMS. When the Diacell® CryoDAC-PPMS XL is used with the associated clamps, the Pmax is 100% higher. The table below shows comparative maximum pressures: 

(*) The Pmax values are only indicative. The maximum pressure achievable with a DAC is influenced by many others experimental parameters, like the gasket characteristics (material, thickness and hole size) or the pressure transmitting medium.