Hitachi TM series basic SEM sample preparation supplies

Basic sample preparation supplies

Introduction

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.

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
• 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 PrepBoard
• Micro-Tec fine needlesor preparing smaller samples
• Micro-Tec fine probes for preparing smaller samples

Calibration tools for the Hitachi TEM 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 pin stub     #AU-31-T31000-8
• Micro-Tec MTC-5 multiple target graticule calibration standard     #AU-31-T33600-9
• EM-Tec CSX-5C light element and EDX calibration standard     #AU-36-000505  (needs #AU-11-000304)