High quality glass, coated with 50nm of gold with a 5nm chromium adhesion layer between the glass slide surface and the gold coating. Can be used for a wide range of nanotechnology, biotechnology and AFM applications. Also suitable as an opaque microscopy support. Both Cr and Au are evaporated on the glass slide using a vacuum evaporation system. The gold surface is not atomically flat, but has bumps in the nm range.
The gold slides are individually packed in a slide mailer.
The coverslips are sold in packs of 2 and are packed in an X0 Gel-Pak package.
Both are autoclavable.
Specifications
Glass slide: 75 x 25mm , 1mm thickness, soda lime glass
Glass coverslips size: ⌀16mm with thickness #1 or 22x22mm with thickness #2; Glass Specifications
Chromium adhesion layer thickness: 5nm
Gold layer thickness: 50nm (± 5nm)
High quality magnetic stainless steel (alloy 430) discs for Atomic Force Microscopy, with smooth edges and consistently flat surfaces. The AFM discs are 22 gauge which is 0.76mm, with a range of 0.68 to 0.84mm thickness. Diameter 10,12,15 and 20mm, supplied in packs of 50 in a clear tube which will fit into the PELCO® AFM Diskpenser (see below).
Advanced nanotechnology specimen support.
Gold-coated AFM discs provide excellent substrates for mounting specimens, due to their high resistance to electromigration, high electrical and thermal conductivity and high temperature operation properties. Gold is the most inert metal. Its adhesion to polymers is expected to be lower than that of other metals, however polymer irradiation with UV light and plasma discharge have been reported to enhance metal-polymer adhesion.
High quality gold-coated magnetic stainless steel (alloy 430) discs for Atomic Force Microscopy with smooth edges and consistently flat surfaces. The AFM discs are 22 gauge which is 0.76mm, with a range of 0.68 to 0.84mm thickness, coated with 1 micron of gold. The discs are supplied in PELCO® AFM disc carriers. They are available in 10, 12, 15 and 20mm diameter.
Muscovite mica, grade V-1 according to ASTM standard D351-97, which states:
V-1: Clear - Hard, of uniform colour, flat, free from all stains and foreign inclusions, waves, cracks, buckles and other similar defects.
Discs and rectangles ready to cleave and expose a perfect surface. Very useful for SEM or AFM as a film substrate and many other lab preparations. Refractive index 1.561.
Average thickness:
G51-09 = 0.48mm, 2g = ~23pieces
G51-12 = 0.23mm, 2g = ~34 pieces
G51-25 = 0.18mm, 4 pieces = ~4g
G51-50 = 0.18mm, 1 piece = ~2g
These 3mm silicon discs have a 50µm ultra low stress silicon nitride layer (Si3N4) on both sides and can be used as specimen discs for AFM applications, which need a Si3N4 background. The disks are made with the same state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques as the PELCO® silicon nitride support films. The disk are perfectly round and have the Easygrip™ edge for easy handling. Clean surface, no broken edges and free of debris often associated with other manufacturing processes. The ultra-low-stress film is nonstoichiometric and closer to SiN than Si3N4.
Specifications
Film thickness: 50nm ultra low stress Si3N4 on both sides
Disc thickness: 200µm silicon support
Disc diameter: 3mm
Surface roughness: The RMS (Rq) is 0.65 /- 0.06nm which gives a mean roughness (Ra) of 0.45 /- 0.02nm
Packaging: The PELCO® Silicon aperture frames are packaged under cleanroom conditions in the PELCO® TEM Grid Storage box. Each box holds 10 discs.
A practical way to store and dispense AFM discs. The plastic tubes in which the discs are packaged may be inserted into the PELCO® Diskpenser. With a turn of the cylinder one disc is dispensed, ready to be picked up with the PELCO® Disc Gripper, shown below. The dispenser is suitable for 10, 12 or 15mm discs.
A convenient way to store 10, 12, 15 and 20mm discs in a dust-free environment. Discs are placed face down into a stepped cavity where the specimen is protected. The cavity allows for a maximum specimen height of 3.2mm. Sliding cover.
Box size: 76 x 40 x 7.5mm.
Specially designed rubber coated tips for picking up AFM discs from a flat surface. Transfer AFM discs from dispenser to AFM workstation, to microscope and to AFM disc carrier, or AFM disc storage box with ease.
These disc storage boxes have a single-pole magnetic layer in the base of the box to store stainless AFM discs with 10, 12, 15 or 20mm diameter. Designed to sort and organise AFM samples and protect them from dust. These storage boxes are ideal for storing and transferring AFM samples in the lab. A marker pen can be used to write on the magnetic material to mark the sample positions. Samples can be lifted from the storage boxes using PELCO® AFM disc grippers (shown below). Not ideal for shipping AFM samples. The disc carriers are better suited for shipping AFM discs.
Small storage box holds up to 4 discs, depending on size of discs. Inside measurements of the styrene box are 70 x 28 x 18mm. Box has a clear lid and a blue base.
Large storage box holds up to 20 AFM discs, depending on size of discs. Inside measurements of the styrene box are 152 x 51 x 18mm. Box has a clear lid and a black base.
The convenient AFM disc pick-up tool has a plastic handle, stainless steel shaft and a plastic composite magnetic pad on the tip. Fingers need not touch the disc. Ideal for removing discs from the carrier box.
Easily grasp AFM cantilevers / probes with these precise AFM probe tweezers.
Although the SS tweezers are made from non-magnetic stainless steel, magnetisation can occur in the presence of strong magnetic fields.
The titanium tweezers are absolutely non-magnetic.
Length 117mm.
Turned from solid aluminium, this workstation features an adjustable internal magnet to securely hold a metal AFM specimen disc in place. A tray around the circumference of the central disc holder may be used to catch residue or hold additional discs.
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The cross section AFM mounts and AFM sample holders offer a convenient way to clamp and position cross sectional samples for AFM imaging. The holders are all made from high quality magnetic stainless steel (alloy 430), so they can be easily attached to the magnetic sample holder of the AFM system. The small 12mm diameter, 4.5mm height and 3.5mm feature depth will make the cross section holders compatible with most AFM systems on the market.
GA550-A: 90° AFM sample mount. Use (conductive) adhesive to mount specimen.
GA550-B: 90° AFM sample mount with spring clip to conveniently mount thin cross section sample.
GA550-C: Set screw vice to mount AFM samples up to 4mm thickness. Allen key for set screw included.
GA550-D: Dual set screw vice to AFM mount samples up to 1mm thickness. Allen key for set screws included.
Very strong and rugged clear polycarbonate box to store stainless steel AFM discs with 6, 10, 12, 15 or 20mm diameter. The X-TREME storage box is watertight, crushproof and dustproof. The strong hinges, locking clasps and O-ring seal makes this box suitable for transport, shipping and storage of the stainless steel AFM discs. Ideal for storing calibration and test samples. The box has a single pole magnetic layer in the base with a size of 47 x 86mm (1.85" x 3.4"). A marker pen can be used to write on the magnetic material. Outside dimensions 112 x 77 x 36mm (4.4" x 3" x 1.4"), maximum specimen height is 21mm (0.81").
Storage capacity:
5 ea of the Ø20mm AFM discs
8 ea of the Ø15mm AFM discs
10 ea of the Ø12mm AFM discs
21 ea of the Ø6mm AFM discs