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Conductive Adhesives Tabs, Tapes and Sheets
Carbon, Aluminum, Copper, Silver

Conductive Adhesives for Scanning Electron Microscopy

PELCO Tabs™, Carbon Conductive Tabs, Double Coated
PELCO® Image Tabs
Carbon Conductive Tape, Double Coated
Conductive Conductive Tabs
"Spectro Tabs", higher purity conductive carbon tabs
Lift-N-Press Tabs, Double Sided
Carbon Conductive Tapes, Double Coated
3M™ XYZ Axis Electrically Conductive, Double Sided Tape, 9712 and 9713
3M™ Copper Conductive Tapes, Single Adhesive Surface
3M™ Copper Conductive Tape, Double Coated
Copper Tape with Nickel, Single Adhesive Surface
3M™ Aluminum Conductive Tape, Single Adhesive Surface
Carbon Conductive Adhesive Sheet, Double Adhesive Coated
Silver Conductive Adhesive Sheet, Double Adhesive Coated

Technical Information about Conductive Carbon Tabs (PDF 958KB)

PELCO Tabs™, Carbon Conductive Tabs, Double Coated

new types added

The simplicity of application, and smooth, clean surfaces of the static-free PELCO Tabs™, Carbon Conductive Tabs are a significant improvement compared to many of the other common adhesives that have been used in microscopy mounting. Both tab sides have a thick conductive adhesive (conductive inner film is 35µm and the adhesive is 45µm on each side for a total of thickness 125µm [5 mils]) with a liner on both sides, a transparent liner and white liner respectively. They are ready for immediate use. On the other hand, the top liner does not have to be removed until the sample is ready to be mounted. This reduces possible contamination. Outgassing is negligible.

Application of the tab to a mount or surface should be done slowly and carefully to maintain surface smoothness.

The conductive adhesive is a carbon filled acrylic, free of solvents. It can be removed from the specimen mount with ethyl acetate, ethanol, isopropanol alcohols or our 3M Adhesive Remover 80924 which is solvent free. Temperature maximum is 60°C (140°F). Small impurities of Si, Sb, S and very small impurities of Fe, Mg and Na can be found.

This product may also be used for gunshot residue analysis.

Many laboratories use these tabs for SEM in a large diversity of applications. Refrigeration will increase shelf life but a warm up period of one hour is then required before use. The specimen should be placed on the surface under the white liner.

(Use Spectro-Pure Tabs where necessary – see below).
MSDS

New - Now Available in 4 sizes

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16084-6
PELCO Tabs™, Carbon Conductive Tabs, 6mm OD
pkg/100
$14.50

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16084-3 PELCO Tabs™, Carbon Conductive Tabs, 9mm OD pkg/98 14.50

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16084-1 PELCO Tabs™, Carbon Conductive Tabs, 12mm OD pkg/100 14.50

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16084-2 PELCO Tabs™, Carbon Conductive Tabs, 25mm OD pkg/54 29.90

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"Spectro Tabs"

when you need higher purity carbon

A need existed for a tab with a purer composition in situations such as X-ray analysis. The EDX analysis clearly shows a higher purity surface for those applications that require critical composition study.

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16084-4
Spectro Tabs, higher purity conductive carbon tabs,12mm O.D.
pk/120
$31.00

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PELCO® Image Tabs™, 260µm (10mil) Carbon Conductive Tabs, Double Coated

Back by popular demand, the thicker PELCO® Image Tab is a return to the stiff 260µm (10mil) thick smooth conductive tab. Though not as conductive or sticky as the current 10mil PELCO Tabs, the Image Tab is suitable as a photographic background and is repositionable. This tab is also suitable for Jet Scan applications where the tab must be removed and archived. The Image Tab's surface is less prone to bubbling and cracking when metal coated under vacuum and thus better than the 125µm (5mil) PELCO® Tab as a photographic background for small particles like pollen and insect parts.

Both sides of the 200µm thick conductive polycarbonate base have 30µm thick conductive glue. Total thickness is 260µm with a liner on both sides. Protection for handling, storage and shipping is provided on one side by the transparent liner sheet and on the other side by the white liner cover.

The conductive adhesive is a carbon-filled acrylic glue, free of solvents. It can be removed from the specimen mount with ethyl acetate, ethanol, isopropanol or alcohols. Temperature maximum is 60°C (140°F). Small impurities of Ni, Cu, Si, Sb, S, Na, P and very small impurities of Fe and Mg can be found. Refrigeration will increase shelf life but a warm-up time of 1 hour is then required before use.

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16084-20
PELCO Image tabs,12mm O.D.
pk/100
$16.50

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Carbon Conductive Tape, Double Coated
Both sides of the 200µm thick conductive polycarbonate base have 30µm thick conductive glue. Total thickness is 260µm.
Protection for handling, storage and shipping is provided on one side by the 25µm thick, transparent liner and on the other side by the 40µm thick, white liner.
The conductive adhesive is a carbon–filled acrylic glue, free of solvents. It can be removed from the specimen mount with ethyl acetate, ethanol, isopropanol or alcohols. Temperature maximum is 60°C (140°F). Small impurities of Cu, Si, Sb, S, Na, P and very small impurities of Fe and Mg can be found. Refrigeration will increase shelf life but a warm-up time of 1 hour is then required before use. Sizes are 12mm and 25mm W x 5m L (1/2" and 1" x 5.46 yrd) with a core diameter of 76mm (3"). Also available in sheet form: 65 W x 300mm L (2.5" x 11.8").

Please observe that 16084-9 carbon conductive tape, 65mm wide, might be applied for particle collection and analysis in clean rooms or other purposes.

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16084-7
Carbon Conductive Tape, 12mm W x 5m L
each
$78.40

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16084-8 Carbon Conductive Tape, 25mm W x 5m L each 78.40

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16084-9 Carbon Conductive Tape in sheet form, 65mm W x 300mm L each 29.40

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Conductive Lift-N-Press Adhesive Tabs, Double Sided

Composed of a thin film of strong conductive adhesive approx. 1/2" (12.7mm) dia.; >99% transparent to EDS, with 0.6% nickel and <0.3% copper content. To apply, place "Press" portion of tab on SEM mount surface, lift "Lift Off" tab and peel, slightly rotating tab when lifting. Can be cut to size as desired.

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16083
Conductive Lift-N-Press, roll/250
each
$38.95

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Carbon Conductive Tapes, Double Coated

These carbon tapes are conductive and may be used conveniently for scanning electron microscopy or EDS applications.
This is the same material as the PELCO Tabs™, Carbon Conductive Tabs (top of page), but in tape form. The tape form allows for special application uses such as custom sizes, cut-outs and shapes. The purity of this tape is identical to the standard tab form at top of page.

Both sides of the tape have a thick conductive adhesive (conductive inner film is 35µm and the adhesive is 45µm on each side for a total of 125µm [5 mils]) with a white liner. The double adhesive and conductive design permits quick mounting of samples without using liquid or colloidal adhesives.
The tape is relatively solid and non-porous and does not absorb small samples. The variety of widths affords efficient application to various specimen mount surface sizes. Thickness is 0.16mm. Available in four widths. Can be used down to -20°C (-4°F) and Temperature maximum is 60°C (140°F). Available in 8, 12, 20 and 50mm W x 20m L (.31, .47, .79 and 1.96" x 21.8 yrd). Core diameter is 76mm (3").

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16073
Carbon Tape, 8mm W x 20m L
each
$16.50

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16073-1 Carbon Tape, 12mm W x 20m L each 32.00

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16073-2 Carbon Tape, 20mm W x 20m L each 46.35

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16073-3 Carbon Tape, 50mm W x 20m L each 92.75

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3M XYZ Axis Electrically Conductive, Double-Sided Tape 9712

SEM micrograph

3m XYZ Electrically Conductive Double Sided Tape

magnified view of fibers

3M™ XYZ Axis Tape, Electrically Conductive, Double Sided, 9712 and 9713

This highly conductive double sided tape with excellent adhesion and conductivity properties has been initially developed for bonding EMI/RF shields. Advantages of this new tape are:
- improved adhesion - creates a solid bond and allows attachment of dissimilar materials
- easy handling - more solid tape, conductive fibers reinforced and easier to remove
- high conductivity - creates solid electrical connections
Due to the high electrical conductivity and excellent bonding properties these tapes are ideally suited for bonding conductive samples on SEM specimen mounts or directly on SEM specimen holders. They can be used under clean room conditions. The conductive nickel fibers extend above the adhesive ensuring a solid electrical connection between parts. It is less suitable for mounting small or powder like specimen due to the fibers in the adhesive and the topographic surface. Type 9713 has less resistance than Type 9712, see chart below:

Resistance Comparison Between Type 9712 and Type 9713
Substrate Tested	Aluminum/ Aluminum	Aluminum/ Stainless Steel	Copper/ Aluminum	Copper/ Copper
Type 9712	<24Ω	<21.5Ω	<16Ω	<.66Ω
Type 9713	<2.5Ω	<2.0Ω	<1.0Ω	<0.5Ω
Based upon four wire (Kelvin probe) resistance measurements made with crossed pieces of Foil/Type 9712 or 9713/Rigid plate construction using a 1.0" x 1.0" square piece of 3M tape Type 9712 or 9713. The rigid metal surface was prepared with a Scotch-Brite™ pad to roughen the surface and cleaned with isopropyl alcohol.

XYZ highly conductive tape comes on a 76mm (3") plastic core and sizes for Type 9712 are 6.35mm, 12.7mm and 25mm W x 32.9m L (1/4", 1/2" and 1" x 36 yrd.) and for Type 9713 is 12.7mm, 25mm, and 100mm W x 32.9m L (1/2", 1", and 4" x 36 yrd.), .61m W x 98.6m L (24" x 108yrd), .61m W x 32.9m L (24" x 36 yrd.).

Thickness: 0.127mm (5 mil). The tape adhesive can be removed relatively easily by pulling off, rubbing or by application of packaging tape over the residual adhesive. Adhesive can be dissolved in acetone.
MSDS (PDF 24KB)
Technical Note, 16081-82, -83, -89 (PDF 48KB)

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16081
3M™ Type 9712 XYZ Axis Electrically Conductive, Double Sided Tape, 6.35mm W x 32.9m L
each
$21.33

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16081-2 3M™ Type 9712 XYZ Axis Electrically Conductive, Double Sided Tape, 12.7mm W x 32.9m L each 31.95

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16081-4 3M™ Type 9712 XYZ Axis Electrically Conductive, Double Sided Tape, 25mm W x 32.9m L each 53.31

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16081-82 3M™ Type 9713 XYZ Axis Electrically Conductive, Double Sided Tape, 12.7mm W x 32.9m L each 53.30

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16081-83 3M™ Type 9713 XYZ Axis Electrically Conductive, Double Sided Tape, 25mm W x 32.9m L each 88.85

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16081-85 3M™ Type 9713 XYZ Axis Electrically Conductive, Double Sided Tape, 100mm W x 32.9m L each 352.04

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16081-89 3M™ Type 9713 XYZ Axis Electrically Conductive, Double Sided Tape, 0.61m W x 98.6m L each P.O.R.

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16081-22 3M™ Type 9713 XYZ Axis Electrically Conductive, Double Sided Tape, 0.61m W x 32.9m L each 1,992.96

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3M™ Z Axis Tape, Electrically Conductive, Double Sided, 9703

This is a double sided tape with high electrical conductivity. The adhesive is filled with silver coated nickel particles which results in a contact resistance of less than 0.5 ohms through the adhesive layer. Tape has low outgassing and yields excellent bonding of flat and electronic assembly applications. Use at room temperature, no thermal bonding required. Standard plastic core of 76mm (3"). thickness of liner is 0.1mm, adhesive 0.05mm.
MSDS (PDF 23KB)
Technical Note, 16081-10, 16081-11 (PDF 64KB)

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16081-10
3M™ Z-Axis Electrically Conductive, Double Sided, 9703 Tape, 6.35mm x 32.9m (1/4" x 36yrds)
each
$46.51

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16081-11 3M™ Z-Axis Electrically Conductive, Double Sided, 9703 Tape, 12.7mm x 32.9m (1/2" x 36yrds) each 74.76

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MSDS (PDF 11KB)

3M™ Copper Conductive Tapes
Single Adhesive Surface

The tape is easily cut to size and may be quickly applied to a specimen mount or other surface. Carbon or metallic coating normally is applied to the sample and mount. An electrical discharge bridge is then completed from sample, through the copper and its conductive glue to the grounded specimen mount.
The tape is dead soft copper with a conductive acrylic adhesive. It is supplied on a removable liner for easy handling and cutting. The tape offers excellent conductivity through the foil backing.
This tape is 6.3mm W x 16.46m L (1/4" x 18 yrd) or 12.7mm W x 16.46m L (1/2" x 18 yrd) and the core diameter is 76mm (3").

Foil Thickness: 0.04mm (.0016")
Total Thickness: 0.07mm (.0028")
Resistance through Adhesive: 0.005 ohm

Technical Note, 16072 (PDF 63KB)

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16072
3M™ Copper Conductive Tape, 6.3mm (1/4") W x 16.46m L
each
$15.40

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16072-1 3M™ Copper Conductive Tape, 12.7mm (1/2") W x 16.46m L each 39.60

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3M™ Copper Conductive Tape, Double Coated

This tape retains the features of the #16072, while enabling the investigator to attach objects to the top surface of the tape directly. The adhesive is conductive. The tape is useful, for example, in attaching insects for SEM investigation. Dimensions are 12.7mm W x 16.4m L (1/2" x 18 yrd). Core diameter is 76mm (3").

Technical Note, 16074 (PDF 63KB)

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16074
3M™ Copper Conductive Tape, Double Coated, 12.7mm W x 16.4m L
each
$39.80

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Heavy Duty Tape Dispenser

Copper Tape, with Nickel
Single Adhesive Surface

SEM conductive tape, electrically conductive with a clean, smooth background. Nickel is embedded in the adhesive. Overall thickness is .075 mm (3.0 mil), adhesive is 0.040mm (1.6 mil). Conductive resistivity is 0.004 ohm/square. Available in 8 and 20mm W x 20m L (.315" and .787" x 21.9 yrd). Core diameter is 76mm (3").

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16067
Copper/Nickel Tape, 8mm W x 20m L
each
$35.00

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16067-1 Copper/Nickel Tape, 20mm W x 20m L each 58.70

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3M™ Aluminum Conductive Tape
Single Adhesive Surface

single coated conductive smooth surface

Scotch® 1170 tape is dead soft aluminum, is easily cut to size and may be quickly applied to a specimen mount or other surface. Carbon or metallic coating normally is applied to the sample and mount. An electrical discharge bridge is then completed from sample through the aluminum and its conductive acrylic glue to the grounded specimen mount. Foil Thickness: 0.05 mm (2.0 mil). Total Thickness (foil + adhesive): 0.081mm (3.2 mil). Electrical Resistance through adhesive: 0.010 ohm. Available in: 6.3mm, 12.7mm and 25.4mm W x 16.4m L (1/4", 1/2" and 1" x 18 yrd). Core diameter is 76mm (3").

Technical Note, 16071, 16071-1 (PDF 64KB)

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16071
3M™ Aluminum Conductive Tape, 6.3mm W x 16.4m L
each
$16.26

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16071-1 3M™ Aluminum Conductive Tape, 12.7mm W x 16.4m L each 34.75

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16071-2 3M™ Aluminum Conductive Tape, 25.4mm W x 16.4m L each 67.50

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Carbon Conductive Sheet, Double Adhesive Coated

This electrically conductive sheet is suitable for cutting and sizing to samples, with application to SEM Energy Dispersive Spectrometry (EDS) X-ray studies. This product provides little out-gassing under vacuum. It won’t absorb or penetrate specimens, as liquid adhesives might. Sheet size: 50mm W x 120mm L x 0.16mm thick (1.97" x 4.72" x 6.3 mil)

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16085-1
Carbon Conductive Sheet, 50 x 120mm
pkg/10
$38.00

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Silver Conductive Sheet, Double Adhesive Coated

This highly electrically conductive sheet is suitable for cutting and sizing to samples, with application to SEM and conductive pads.

Highly conductive: Resistivity only 0.002 ohm/5mm².

Little outgas under vacuum. Will not absorb or penetrate specimens, as liquid adhesives might absorb. Silver Sheet Size: 50mm W x 120mm L x 0.125mm thick (1.97" x 4.72" x 5 mil).

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16086-1
Silver Conductive Sheet, 50 x 120mm
pkg/5
$247.00

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