Coxem SEM Basic Sample Preparation Supplies

 Overview

In addition to the SEM mounts and holders for the Coxem 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 Coxem 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. In addition we offer a complete user and starter kit.                                    

Basic sample preparation supplies

The following recommended basic SEM sample preparation supplies for the Coxem Electron Microscope 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 12.7 mm stubs
EM-Tec preparation stands for pin stubs.
Value-Tec sample preparation tweezers.
Value-Tec dust blower.
Micro-Tec disposable scalpels.
Micro-Tec white PE Preparation Board.
Micro-Tec fine needles for preparing smaller samples.
Micro-Tec fine probes for preparing smaller samples.

Calibration tools for the Coxem table top SEMs

Recommended calibration tools for imaging and EDX analysis with the Coxem series table top SEMs are:

• EM-Tec MCS-1TR magnification calibration standard on Hitachi stub #RS-MN-31-T31000-8
• Micro-Tec MTC-5 multiple target graticule calibration standard #RS-MN-31-T33600-9
• EM-Tec CSX-5C light element and EDX calibration standard #RS-MN-36-000505 (In addition you need #RS-MN-11-000304)