The carbon fiber threads or braids are used in carbon coaters or carbon coating attachments ,used on sputter coaters, designed for the use of carbon fiber. The thin carbon layer will act as a conductive layer on non-conductive sample to enable charge free imaging and EDS analysis. The carbon fiber braids, when attached properly to the holding posts, will give repeatable carbon coating thickness when the same distance from sample surface to evaporation source is used. The carbon fiber braids are processed to resist unraveling at the ends when cut to length. Spectrographically pure carbon fiber, with impurities up to a maximum level of 5-10ppm. Saves the work of shaping carbon rods. The power requirement is approximately 20V/20A depending on diameter.
Available in three thread diameters; 1.0, 1.8 and 2.6mm. The thicker thread give a thicker carbon layer. Using multiple thinner threads can be used to increase the thickness per carbon evaporation cycle.
Thicker thread is recommended for use on carbon coaters made by Quorum Technologies, Emitech, Polaron, Fisons and Technics.
The thinner thread is recommended for carbon coaters made by Denton and Bal-Tec.
MSDS, Material Safety Data Sheet for Carbon Fiber
