Phenom basic SEM sample preparation supplies
Introduction
In addition to the SEM mounts and holders for the Phenom SEMs, basic SEM sample preparation supplies are indispensable for optimum sample preparation and correct imaging and analysis. They are conveniently presented together on this page. Although the Phenom table top SEMs include operation 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 | Product page
- EM-Tec conductive copper SEM tape to make grounding paths | Product page
- EM-Tec Silicon finder grid for either multiple small samples or correlative microscopy | Product page
- Conductive tabs to adhere samples such as powder on sample stubs | Product page
- EM-Tec stub gripper tweezers for the Ø12.7, Ø19 and Ø25.4mm SEM sample stubs | Product page
- EM-tec pin stub high capacity storage boxes for 28 and 153 pin stubs | Product page
- EM-Tec preparation pod for pin stubs | Product page
- Value-Tec sample preparation tweezers | Product page
- Value-Tec dust blower | Product page
- Micro-Tec disposable scalpels | Product page
- Micro-Tec white PE PrepBoard | Product page
- Micro-Tec fine needlesor preparing smaller samples | Product page
- Micro-Tec fine probes for preparing smaller samples | Product page
Calibration tools for the Phenom table top SEMs
Recommended calibration tools for imaging and EDX analysis with the Phenom table top SEM are:
- EM-Tec MCS-1TR magnification calibration standard on pin stub #AU-31-T31000-1 | Product page
- Micro-Tec MTC-5 multiple target graticule calibration standard #AU-31-T33600-3 | Product page
- EM-Tec CSX-5C light element and EDX calibration standard #AU-36-000505 | Product page
Phenom basic supplies
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EM-Tec SB153 high capacity clear styrene box for 153 standard 12.7mm pin stubsSKU: AU-13-090153Units Per Package: 1From: $89.09
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EM-Tec CXS-5ZC light element and EDS calibration standard, 5 materials (Be, Ti, Mn, CaCo3, SRM1155) plus F/C on pin stubSKU: AU-36-000505ZCUnits Per Package:From: $0.00
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EM-Tec SB4X small size clear styrene box with 6mm extra height, for 4 standard 12.7mm SEM pin stubsSKU: AU-13-090005Units Per Package: 1From: $5.20
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EM-Tec STC15 solvent / thinner / cleaner for the EM-Tec AG15 silver paint, 30ml bottleSKU: AU-15-002170Units Per Package: 1From: $10.57
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Micro-Tec CB-S standard sharp carbon steel single edge cutting blades, 0.23mm thicknessSKU: AU-52-004150Units Per Package: 100From: $0.19
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Micro-Tec CB-S standard sharp carbon steel single edge cutting blades, 0.23mm thickness with 10x dispenser box with 10 bladesSKU: AU-52-004153Units Per Package: 1, 10From: $5.53
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Micro-Tec CB-D durable single edge carbon steel cutting blades, 0.23mm thicknessSKU: AU-52-004155Units Per Package: 100From: $0.28
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Micro-Tec CB-H heavy duty single edge carbon steel cutting blades, 0.30mm thicknessSKU: AU-52-004160Units Per Package: 100From: $0.21
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Feather FA-10 carbon steel double edge razor blades, 0.1mm thicknessSKU: AU-52-004180Units Per Package: 10From: $1.34
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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