Chiaro is a nano-indentation module mounted on a Nikon Ti2. It is used to measure the visco-elastic properties of samples. Image Chiaro is a nano-indentation module mounted on a Nikon Ti2. It is used to measure the visco-elastic properties of samples. It works by bringing a thin probe, mounted on a cantilever, to the sample. As the probe touches the sample, deformation of the cantilever is recorded with a laser. Chiaro derives stiffness, stickiness, and plasticity of the sample. Location: IRR Imaging Hub Contact IRR.Imaging@ed.ac.uk for access This article was published on 2024-07-08