Hitachi TM Series Basic Sample Preparation Supplies

 

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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. In addition we offer a complete user and starter kit.                                    

Basic sample preparation supplies

The following recommended basic SEM sample preparation supplies for the Hitachi TM 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 Preparation Board.
Micro-Tec fine needles for preparing smaller samples.
Micro-Tec fine probes for preparing smaller samples.

Calibration tools for the Hitachi TM 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 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)

Hitachi TM Series User Starter Kit

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The Rave Scientific Hitachi TM Series user kit provides a flexible and easy way to purchase a comprehensive kit of the required basic sample preparation consumables and calibration standards. Standards are required for checking magnification, EDS and resolution in the electron microscope. All sample holders and standards are fully compatible with the Hitachi TM3030plus, TM3030, TM3000 & TM1000. This kit also includes a set of 5 sample preparation tweezers, the Hitachi TM30 stage adapter kit assembly, allowing any M4 designed sample holder to be compatible, 5 versatile sample holders, including the variable 0-90° angle tilt holder, valuable when there is no tilt option on your Hitachi  system. The kit is also configured to be compatible with both pin stubs and HItachi M4 stubs. The kit is available in two versions, with and without calibration samples. Below is the list of parts and the downloadable brochure.                                                                                                                             Hitachi TM series Starter Kit Brochure        

EM-Tec single sided conductive copper SEM tape 6mm x 30m-1
High purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø12mm-pkg/100
High purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø25mm-pkg/54
EM-Tec C39 strong conductive carbon cement, 25g bottle-1
Value-Tec set of 5 general purpose tweezers, includes style 3, 5, 5A, 7 and SS (slim long) non-magnetic stainless steel-set of 5
EM-Tec S-Clip sample holder with 2xS-Clips 45°/90° on Ø25 stub, M4-1
EM-Tec S-Clip sample holder with 3x S-Clips on Ø32x10mm stub, M4-1
EM-Tec V22 compact vise type sample holder for up to 22mm, M4-1
EM-Tec R32 bulk sample holder for up to Ø32mm, aluminium, M4-1
EM-Tec TV25 variable 0-90° angle tilt holder for stubs up Ø38mm, M4-1
Hitachi TM30 stage adapter kit assembly, compatible with TM3030plus, TM3030, TM3000 and TM1000 table top SEMs-1
Hitachi Ø15x10mm M4 cylinder SEM sample stub, aluminum-pkg/50
Hitachi Ø25x6mm M4 cylinder SEM sample stub, aluminum-pkg/50
EM-Tec MV22 combined compact vise (0-22mm) plus multi pin stub holder, M4-1
EM-Tec P4 multi pin stub holder for 4 pin stubs, Ø31.5x10.5mm, pin-1
SEM pin stub Ø12.7 diameter top standard pin aluminum-pkg/50
Hand Duster -1
EM-Tec Au on C resolution standard 2, 30-300nm, mounted on Hitachi 15mm stub-1
Micro-Tec MTC-5 Multiple target calibration standard with 4 patterns, Bright Field-1
EM-Tec CXS-5F light element and EDS calibration standard, 5 materials plus F/C on pin stub-1
EM-Tec 127G.AM SEM pin stub gripper tweezers for Ø12.7mm pin stubs, anti-magnetic stainless steel -1
EM-Tec 250.AM SEM stub gripper tweezers for Ø25mm cylinder stubs, anti-magnetic stainless steel -1
Micro-Tec PrepTile 15, black polished granite, 15x15cm-1
EM-Tec multi stub preparation stand for 28 Hitachi Ø15mm stubs-1
EM-Tec H15P M4 adapter for pin stub, Ø15x16mm, M4-1

EM-Tec FG-1 Silicon Finder Grid Substrate with 144 fields of 1x1mm for Hitachi

EM Tec FG 1 Silicon Finder Grid Substrate with 144 fields of 1x1mm

Product Part Number Price
EM-Tec FG-1 Silicon Finder Grid Substrate with 144 fields of 1x1mm RS-MN-10-008144 $31.99 each
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EM-Tec single sided conductive copper SEM tape 6mm x 30m for Hitachi

EM Tec single sided conductive copper SEM tape 6mm x 30m

Product Part Number Price
EM-Tec single sided conductive copper SEM tape 6mm x 25mm RS-MN-15-000806 $19.99 each
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EM-Tec double sided conductive copper SEM tape 6mm x 33m for Hitachi

EM Tec double sided conductive copper SEM tape 6mm x 33m

Product Part Number Price
EM-Tec double sided conductive copper SEM tape 6mm x 33m RS-MN-15-000206 $43.99 each
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EM-Tec double sided conductive copper SEM tape 12mm x 33m for Hitachi

EM Tec double sided conductive copper SEM tape 12mm x 33m

Product Part Number Price
EM-Tec double sided conductive copper SEM tape 12mm x 33m RS-MN-15-000212 $75.99 each
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Conductive Lift-N-Press double sided adhesive tabs, Ø12.5mm for Hitachi

Conductive Lift N Press double sided adhesive tabs

Product Part Number Price
High purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø12.5 mm, pkg/100 RS-MN-15-000413 $24.00 each
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High purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø12mm for Hitachi

High purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs 12mm

High purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø25mm for Hitachi

High purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs 25mm

Product Part Number Price
High purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, 25mm, pkg/50 RS-MN-15-000425 $35.33 each
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EM-Tec C30 water based conductive carbon paint, 40g bottle for Hitachi

EM Tec C30 water based conductive carbon paint 40g bottle

EM-Tec C39 strong conductive carbon cement, 25g bottle for Hitachi

EM Tec C39 strong conductive carbon cement 25g bottle

Product Part Number Price
EM-Tec C38 strong conductive carbon cement, 25g bottle RS-MN-15-001138 $17.32 each
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EM-Tec AG42 strong and highly conductive silver cement, 15g bottle for Hitachi

EM Tec AG42 strong and highly conductive silver cement 15g bottle

Product Part Number Price
EM-Tec AG42 strong and highly conductive silver cement, 15g bottle RS-MN-15-002141 $66.65 each
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EM-Tec PrepPod horizontal stand for 11 standard pin stubs for Hitachi

EM Tec PrepPod horizontal stand for 11 standard pin stubs

Product Part Number Price
EM-Tec PrepPod horizontal stand for 11 standard pin stubs RS-MN-15-007510 $73.32 each
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EM-Tec small multi stub preparation stand for 23 pin stubs for Hitachi

EM Tec small multi stub preparation stand for 23 pin stubs

Product Part Number Price
EM-Tec small multi stub preparation stand for 23 pin stubs RS-MN-15-007523 $26.65 each
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EM-Tec medium multi stub preparation stand for 38 pin stubs for Hitachi

EM Tec medium multi stub preparation stand for 38 pin stubs

Product Part Number Price
EM-Tec medium multi stub preparation stand for 38 pin stubs RS-MN-15-007538 $30.65 each
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Micro-Tec PrepBoard, white HDPE , 29.5x24.5cm for Hitachi

Micro Tec PrepBoard white HDPE 29.5x24.5cm

Product Part Number Price
Micro-Tec PrepBoard, white HDPE , 29.5x24.5cm RS-MN-15-008045 $21.32 each
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Value-Tec 2.NM general purpose tweezers, style 2, strong pointed tips, non-magnetic stainless steel for Hitachi

Value Tec 2.NM general purpose tweezers style 2 strong pointed tips non magnetic stainless steel

Value-Tec 3.NM general purpose tweezers, style 3, fine pointed tips, non-magnetic stainless steel for Hitachi

Value Tec 3.NM general purpose tweezers style 3 fine pointed tips non magnetic stainless steel

Value-Tec 4.NM general purpose tweezers, style 4, fine pointed tips, non-magnetic stainless steel for Hitachi

Value Tec 4.NM general purpose tweezers style 4 fine pointed tips non magnetic stainless steel

Value-Tec 5A.NM general purpose tweezers, style 5A, off-set finepointed tips, non-magnetic stainless steel for Hitachi

Value Tec 5A.NM general purpose tweezers style 5A off set finepointed tips non magnetic stainless steel

Value-Tec 7.NM general purpose tweezers, style 7, curved fine tips, non-magnetic stainless steel for Hitachi

Value Tec 7.NM general purpose tweezers style 7 curved fine tips non magnetic stainless steel

Value-Tec set of 5 general purpose tweezers, includes style 3, 5, 5A, 7 and SS (slim long) non-magnetic stainless steel for Hitachi

Value Tec set of 5 general purpose tweezers includes style 3 5 5A 7 and SS slim long non magnetic stainless steel

EM-Tec 127G.AM SEM pin stub gripper tweezers for Ø12.7mm pin stubs, anti-magnetic stainless steel for Hitachi

EM-Tec 12.AM scissor type short handle SEM pin stub gripper for Ø12.7mm pin stubs, anti-magnetic stainless steel for Hitachi

EM-Tec 190G.AM SEM pin stub gripper tweezers for Ø19mm pin stubs, anti-magnetic stainless steel for Hitachi

EM Tec 190G.AM SEM pin stub gripper tweezers for 19mm pin stubs anti magnetic stainless steel

EM-Tec 254G.AM SEM pin stub gripper tweezers for Ø25.4mm pin stubs, anti-magnetic stainless steel for Hitachi

EM Tec 254G.AM SEM pin stub gripper tweezers for 25.4mm pin stubs anti magnetic stainless steel

Micro-Tec PS1 probe set with Micro-Tec PV1 probe holder and Micro-Tec NS set of 8 fine pointed straight stainless steel needle probes for Hitachi

Micro Tec PS1 probe set with Micro Tec PV1 probe holder and Micro Tec NS set of 8 fine pointed straight stainless steel needle probes

Micro-Tec PS2 probe set with Micro-Tec PV1 probe holder and Micro-Tec NAS set of 8 fine pointed angled stainless steel needle probes for Hitachi

Micro Tec PS2 probe set with Micro Tec PV1 probe holder and Micro Tec NAS set of 8 fine pointed angled stainless steel needle probes

Value-Tec set with 4 probes (VP1/VP2/VP4/VP5) in plastic pouch, 410 stainless steel for Hitachi

Value Tec set with 4 probes VP1VP2VP4VP5 in plastic pouch 410 stainless steel

Value-Tec set with 5 probes (VP1/VP2/VP3/VP4/VP6) in plastic pouch, 410 stainless steel for Hitachi

Value Tec set with 5 probes VP1VP2VP3VP4VP6 in plastic pouch 410 stainless steel

Value-Tec DB3 long tip air blower / hand duster for Hitachi

Value Tec DB3 long tip air blower hand duster

Product Part Number Price
Value-Tec DB3 long tip air blower / hand duster RS-MN-52-003005 $13.32 each
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Micro-Tec disposable carbon steel scalpels set with plastic handle contains 2x #10/11/15/20/22, sterile for Hitachi

Micro Tec disposable carbon steel scalpels set with plastic handle contains 2x 1011152022 sterile