Hitachi TM series basic SEM sample preparation supplies
Basic sample preparation supplies
Introduction
In addition to the SEM mounts and holders for the Hitachi TM series table top SEMs, basic SEM sample preparation supplies are indispensable for optimum sample preparation and correct imaging and analysis. They are conveniently grouped together on this page. Although the Hitachi TM series table top SEMs include operation modes to avoid charging it is good practice to work with conductive samples and to make sure that the samples are grounded by using conductive adhesives. It is recommended to coat the surface of non-conductive sample with a thin layer of gold, using a sputter coater. When using images to generate data for measurements, it is recommended to calibrate to the system the system first with an EM-Tec magnification calibration standard.
Basic sample preparation supplies
The folowing recommended basic SEM sample preparation supplies for the Phenom can be conveniently ordered from this page. Additional information can be found on the relevant product pages.
- EM-Tec conductive silver paste or carbon paint to glue sample to sample stubs
- EM-Tec conductive copper SEM tape to make grounding paths
- EM-Tec Silicon finder grid for either multiple small samples or correlative microscopy
- Conductive tabs to adhere samples such as powder on sample stubs
- EM-Tec stub gripper tweezers for the Ø15, Ø25 and Ø32mm Hitachi M4 sample stubs
- EM-Tec preparation stands for the Hitachi M4 stubs
- Value-Tec sample preparation tweezers
- Value-Tec dust blower
- Micro-Tec disposable scalpels
- Micro-Tec white PE PrepBoard
- Micro-Tec fine needlesor preparing smaller samples
- Micro-Tec fine probes for preparing smaller samples
Calibration tools for the Hitachi TEM series table top SEMs
Recommended calibration tools for imaging and EDX analysis with the Hitachi TM series table top SEMs are:
- EM-Tec MCS-1TR magnification calibration standard on pin stub #AU-31-T31000-8
- Micro-Tec MTC-5 multiple target graticule calibration standard #AU-31-T33600-9
- EM-Tec CSX-5C light element and EDX calibration standard #AU-36-000505 (needs #AU-11-000304)
Hitachi TM series basic supplies
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Feather 81-S platinum coated stainless steel double edge razor blades, 0.1mm thickSKU: AU-52-004185Units Per Package: 10From: $1.34
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Micro-Tec SH3 scalpel blade handle No. 3, stainless steelSKU: AU-52-004203Units Per Package: 1From: $7.90
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Micro-Tec SH4 scalpel blade handle No. 4, stainless steelSKU: AU-52-004204Units Per Package: 1From: $7.90
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Micro-Tec scalpel blade #11 to fit handle No.3, carbon steel, sterileSKU: AU-52-004211Units Per Package: 10, 100From: $0.30
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Micro-Tec scalpel blade #15 to fit handle No.3, carbon steel, sterileSKU: AU-52-004215Units Per Package: 10, 100From: $0.30
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Micro-Tec scalpel blade #23 to fit handle No.4, carbon steel, sterileSKU: AU-52-004223Units Per Package: 10, 100From: $0.30
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Micro-Tec SH3 stainless steel scalpel blade handle No.3 + 10 x scalpel blades #11SKU: AU-52-004253Units Per Package: 1From: $13.83
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Micro-Tec SH4 stainless steel scalpel blade handle No.4 + 10 x scalpel blades #23SKU: AU-52-004254Units Per Package: 1From: $13.83
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EM-Tec CT12 high purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø12mmSKU: AU-15-000412Units Per Package: 100From: $0.26
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EM-Tec C30F water based conductive carbon paint, no VOC, 40g bottleSKU: AU-15-001130Units Per Package: 1From: $29.76