Sputter Coaters
Ion Sputter Coaters
Sputter Coaters: Unlocking High-Resolution Electron Microscopy Imaging
Why Sputter Coating is Critical for Non-Conductive Samples: The Electron Charging Challenge
Non-conductive samples present a significant imaging challenge in electron microscopy. When bombarded with electron beams, these samples can accumulate electrical charge, which:
- Distorts image quality
- Reduces resolution
- Creates imaging artifacts
- Limits usable magnification levels
Sputter Coating: The Definitive Solution
A nano-thin conductive metal coating resolves these challenges by:
- Preventing electron charge buildup
- Enabling higher magnification imaging
- Improving signal-to-noise ratio
- Enhancing overall image sharpness
Low Vacuum vs. Sample Coating: Understanding the Limitations Low Vacuum Mode: A Partial Solution
While low vacuum mode allows imaging of non-conductive samples, it cannot match the performance of coating:
- Reduced image resolution
- Limited magnification capabilities
- Lower signal quality
Increased image noise
When to Use Sputter Coating
Recommended for samples requiring:
- Ultra-high resolution imaging
- Precise surface detail examination
- Critical microscopic analysis
- Advanced analytical techniques like EDS
Introducing the MCM-100
Key Features and Benefits
- Self-Contained Design: Integrated vacuum pump
- Space-Efficient: Minimal installation requirements
- User-Friendly: Programmable coating parameters
- Automated Process: Simple one-button operation
- Coating Process Workflow
- Press Start Automatic Vacuum Initialization
- Plasma Coating Activation
- Sample Venting
- Sample Types Ideal for Sputter Coating:
Biological specimens
Polymers and composites
Geological samples
Ceramic materials
Semiconductor surfaces - Common Conductive Coating Materials
Gold
Platinum
Elevating Microscopy Performance
Sputter coating remains the gold standard for non-conductive sample preparation, providing unmatched imaging quality and analytical capabilities.
Specifications
DESCRIPTIONS | MCM-100 |
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TARGET MATERIALS | Au, Pt |
TARGET SIZE | Φ50mm |
CHAMBER SIZE | Φ120mm x 65mm |
MAX SAMPLE SIZE | Φ50mm |
TARGET TO SAMPLE DISTANCE | 35mm |
DIMENSIONS (mm) | 180(W) x 310(D) x 310(H) |
WEIGHT | 15kg |