Table 2.
Values of parameters needed for data reduction accounting for instrumental effects.
| Force detector spring constant Ka |
Mass of upper platen (cover slip) plus epoxied-on clamp |
Mass M of upper platen plus epoxied clamp plus estimated contribution of the force detector tongue |
Density of Sylgard 527 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.75 × 104 N m−1 | 0.26 g | 0.30 g | 0.97 g mL−1 |
From manufacturer's specifications.