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SEM Supplies & Accessories Overview

Essential SEM Consumables for ZEISS SEMs

mini sem pin stubs
PELCO® Pin Mount
Starter Kit for ZEISS

Specimen Mounts & Specimen Preparation


Standard Aluminum Specimen Mounts with 15 and 25mm diameter

sem specimen mount

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16111-9 Pin Mount Ø12.7mm X 3.2mm pin pkg/50 $25.00
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pkg/100 40.00
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pkg/500 185.00
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pkg/1000 350.00
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cambridge pin mount dimensions cambridge pin mount

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16144-9 Large Pin Mount Ø25.4mm x 9mm H pkg/10 $20.50
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pkg/50 92.50
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pkg/100 175.00
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Carbon Planchets for X-ray Analysis: Graphite

carbon planchets, pin stubs

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16500 Graphite Planchet, 12.7mm, for pin stubs pkg/10 $20.00
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pkg/100 180.00
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16510 Graphite Planchet, 25.4mm, for large pin stubs pkg/10 28.00
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pkg/100 255.00
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Specimen Mount Grippers for 15 and 25mm SEM Pin Mounts


SEM Mount Tweezers for handling grooved pin stubs. Conveniently grasp the grooved head of SEM pin stubs with 12.7mm diameter. Stainless Steel, 45° angle, 114mm long.

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1663-12 SEM Pin Stub Mount Gripper Tweezers, SS, 45° angle, 114mm long, for 12.7mm pin stubs each $16.50
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grooved pin stub mount gripper, 25mm
Tweezer Style Mount Gripper for Grooved 25mm (1") dia. Pin Stub Mounts, 45° angle, 154mm long. Non-magnetic Stainless Steel.

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1663-25 SEM Pin Stub Mount Gripper for 25mm (1") dia., 154mm L each $17.60
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PELCO® Isopropanol Base Conductive Graphite Adhesive

PELCO® Isopropanol Based Graphite Paint

Conductive graphite paint, primarily designed for SEM sample preparation. The graphite flakes, with an average size of 1µm, are bonded by a cellulose resin with isopropanol as diluent. Good bonding properties on most materials. Graphite content is 20%. Ideal to mount samples on sample stubs or to make a conductive path to the sample surface. Let fully dry before using in the SEM. Maximum service temperature: 200° C. Use Graphite Paint Extender to dilute when needed.

Technical Notes, PELCO® Conductive Graphite Isopropanol Based (116KB PDF)
F, I - 16053, 16053-20, 16053-SPC SDS (184KB PDF)
F, I - 16054 SDS (126KB PDF)

Conductive Adhesives Comparison Table

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16053 PELCO® Conductive Graphite, Isopropanol base, 30g each $8.00
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16053-20 PELCO® Conductive Graphite, Isopropanol base, Squeeze Bottle, 20g each 6.90
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16054 Graphite Paint Extender, 30ml each 8.50
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carbon conductive tabs
SEM mounts not included.

PELCO Tabs™ Carbon Conductive Tabs, Double Coated

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

Many laboratories use these tabs for SEM in a large diversity of applications. Adhering of the tab to a mount or surface should be done slowly and carefully to maintain surface smoothness. Refrigeration will increase shelf life but a warm up period of one hour is then required before use.

The PELCO Tabs™ consist of a carbon fiber mat impregnated with a conductive adhesive. There is no internal carrier film. 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 80924-1 which is solvent-free. Temperature maximum is 60°C (140°F). High purity carbon tabs may contain very small impurities of Al and Si; see EDX Spectra. This product may also be used for gunshot residue analysis.

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#16084-6 #16084-3 #16084-1 #16084-15 #16084-2 #16084-32

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16084-6 PELCO Tabs™, Carbon Conductive Tabs, 6mm OD pkg/112 $16.00
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16084-3 PELCO Tabs™, Carbon Conductive Tabs, 9mm OD pkg/98 16.50
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16084-1 PELCO Tabs™, Carbon Conductive Tabs, 12mm OD pkg/100 17.00
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16084-15 PELCO Tabs™, Carbon Conductive Tabs, 15mm OD pkg/100 19.00
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16084-2 PELCO Tabs™, Carbon Conductive Tabs, 25mm OD pkg/54 33.50
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16084-32 PELCO Tabs™, Carbon Conductive Tabs, 32mm OD pkg/36 23.95
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carbon conductive tape

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, 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 PELCO Tabs™; only very small impurities of Al and Si may be found.

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 six widths. Can be used down to -20°C (-4°F) and temperature maximum is 60°C (140°F). Available in 5, 8, 12, 20, 25, and 50mm W x 20m L (0.19, 0.31, 0.47, 0.79, 0.98, and 1.96" x 21.8 yd). Core diameter is 76mm (3"). SEM mounts not included.

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16073-5 Carbon Tape, 5mm W x 20m L each $31.00
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16073 Carbon Tape, 8mm W x 20m L each 36.30
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16073-1 Carbon Tape, 12mm W x 20m L each 59.00
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16073-2 Carbon Tape, 20mm W x 20m L each 74.00
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16073-4 Carbon Tape, 25mm W x 20m L each 98.50
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16073-3 Carbon Tape, 50mm W x 20m L each 148.10
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copper conductive tape

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 yd) or 12.7mm W x 16.46m L (1/2" x 18 yd) and the core diameter is 76mm (3").

Foil Thickness: 0.04mm (0.0014")
Total Thickness: 0.07mm (0.0028")
Resistance through Adhesive: 0.005 ohm

Technical Notes, 16072 (63KB PDF)

Carbon Conductive Tapes

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16072 3M™ Copper Conductive Tape, 6.3mm (1/4") W x 16.46m L each $27.50
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16072-1 3M™ Copper Conductive Tape, 12.7mm (1/2") W x 16.46m L each 60.30
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Specimen Storage

Specimen Storage Box for ZEISS SEM Mounts

Versatile, cost effective SEM pin mount storage box and holder for pin mounts with a 3.2mm (1/8") pin. Numbered 1-18 with the spacing designed to accommodate all types of pin mounts with a diameter from 6.4 to 50mm. Can hold 18 of 12.7mm pin mounts, 8 of 25mm pin mounts, 2 of 32 or 38 or 50mm pin mounts with space left for the smaller pin mounts. Maximum specimen space (between mount surface and closed lid) is 16mm (5/8").

more storage

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16709 SEM Storage box and holder for up to 18 of 12.7mm pin mounts each 1-9 $9.50
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Cleaning supplies



pikal paste polish for metals

Pikal® Polishing Paste for Wehnelt cleaning

Pikal® Polishing Paste is a thick paste with a high content of solids (abrasives) and is supplied in a tin. Yields good results in instrumentation cleaning and surface finishing in manufacturing. Can be used to remove "hard" stains on metal, glass and enamels. Also used for precision polishing of parts with a narrow tolerance. Can be used on buffing wheels. Widely used to clean vacuum systems, deposition sources and stainless steel chambers. Can be applied to wipes or cotton swabs for polishing. Test first when used on softer materials such as copper, aluminum and soft metal alloys.
SDS (PDF 150kb)
more polish

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893-10 Pikal® Polishing Paste, 250 gram tin each $29.45
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round, double head cotton swabs

Cotton Swabs, Round, Double Head

Round cotton heads with polypropylene handles. Total length is 7.6cm (3"). Sold as pack of 100.

Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
80910 Cotton Swab, Round, Double Head, 7.6cm (3") pkg/100 $1.80
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pointed, double head cotton swabs Cotton Swabs

Cotton Swabs, Pointed, Double Head

Pointed cotton heads with polypropylene handles. Total length is 7.6cm (3"). Sold as pack of 200.

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80911 Cotton Swab, Pointed, Double Head, 7.6cm (3") box/200 $5.95
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bamboo splints

Bamboo Splints

A neat way to hold tissue for mincing or to move and sort samples. May also be used for cleaning apertures or as an applicator stick. Pointed on one end. Available in 15 and 20cm (6" and 8") length. Diameter is approximately 2.75mm (0.11"). Sold in packages of 100.

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116 Bamboo Splints, 15cm (6") long pkg/100 $2.85
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118 Bamboo Splints, 20cm (8") long pkg/100 3.05
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wooden picks

Wooden Picks for Wehnelt & Aperture Cleaning

Cleaned, packaged in a clear dispenser with exit hole to keep the picks clean. Useful for picking, cleaning, sorting and holding.
Double-pointed, 65mm L (2-1/2").

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11620 Wooden Picks box/100 $4.25
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latex gloves

Latex Laboratory Gloves

Made of natural latex, molded and double-dipped for high elasticity with a smooth, comfortable fit. Gloves have a protective beaded cuff and fit either hand. Non-sterile. Powder-free.

Length: 9" (230mm)
Thickness: 5 mil (0.13mm)

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81840 Latex Gloves, powder-free, small box/100 $26.00
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81841 Latex Gloves, powder-free, medium box/100 26.00
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81842 Latex Gloves, powder-free, large box/100 26.00
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81843 Latex Gloves, powder-free, X-large box/100 26.00
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UltraSense Blue Nitrile Gloves
High Sensitivity  Nitrile Gloves

High Sensitivity Nitrile Gloves

Ultra-soft, next generation nitrile formulation provides the relaxed, comfortable fit and feel that you would expect from a latex glove. The strong, high quality nitrile offers reliable barrier protection against many hazardous and infectious substances. Inexpensive and disposable, use to avoid cross contamination. Textured fingers provide an outstanding grip in wet and dry environments. A superior value, ambidextrous, synthetic glove that has a beaded cuff and is powder-free. 100 gloves per dispenser box.

Enlargement shows the finely textured finger tips for better grip.

Average Length: 9.6" (245mm) Size L
Palm Thickness: 2 mil (0.05mm)
Finger Thickness: 3 mil (0.07mm)

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81850 Blue Nitrile Gloves, S, Size 8 box/100 $40.00
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81851 Blue Nitrile Gloves, M, Size 9 box/100 40.00
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81852 Blue Nitrile Gloves, L, Size 10 box/100 40.00
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81853 Blue Nitrile Gloves, XL, Size 11 box/100 40.00
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twill-jean

Twill-Jean Cleaning Cloth

the most popular EM cleaning cloth

Lintless, pure cotton, cut on a bias. For sensitive EM polishing and cleaning applications.
Sizes: 4" x 4" (10.2 x 10.2cm); 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2cm);
9" x 9" (22.9 x 22.9cm); 17" x 17" (43.2 x 43.2cm)

MSDS (97KB PDF)
more cloths

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812-2 Twill-Jean Cleaning Cloths, Cotton, 22.9 x 22.9CM (9" x 9") pkg/100 $38.00
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96% Isopropyl alcohol wipes

Lint-Free Cleaning Pads, Pre-Saturated with 96% Isopropyl Alcohol

Individually packed, lint-free cleaning wipes, saturated with 96% Isopropyl Alcohol and are safe for skin contact. Removes dust, dirt, oxides and most contaminants from instrumentation, tools and electronic equipment. Pad size is 3 x 4" in individually sealed packs.

Complete Selection of Pads

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81242 Lint Free Cleaning Pads, 96% Isopropyl Alcohol, 3 x 4" pk/60 $26.75
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pre-moistened 70% isopropyl wipes
pre-moistened 70% isopropyl wipes

Cleaning Wipes 9 x 11", Pre-Saturated with 70% Isopropyl Alcohol

Class 100 cleanroom compatible cleaning wipes, pre-saturated with 70% Isopropyl alcohol and 30% deionized water. The fabric is constructed of continuous polypropylene fibers bonded with together with a meltblown process. This ensures superior strength with low fiber and particulate generation.

The solvent ratio has been found most effective for cleaning and provides efficient drying without leaving a residue. Wipes are packed in a resealable polyethylene pouch.

Perfect for general cleaning, maintenance, wipe-down, final inspection and field use.

Complete Selection of Wipes

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81244 Lint Free Cleaning Wipes, Polypropylene, 70% Isopropyl Alcohol, 9 x 11" pk/30 $21.50
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pin head specimen mounts for SEM mini sem pin stubs

PELCO® Pin Mount Starter Kit for ZEISS / LEO with Storage Box

6mm long pin mounts

PELCO® Pin Mount Starter Kits contain a selection of the most popular pin mounts together with conductive silver and carbon paint, conductive carbon tabs and SEM mount grippers. All supplied and stored in a convenient and practical storage box.

See kit contents and ordering information below.

Kit 76250-20  

Made in USA
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76260-20 PELCO® Pin Mount Starter Kit with Storage Box for ZEISS / LEO each $232.10
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Useful links to other SEM sample preparation products:

Complete selection of ZEISS Specimen mounts
Specimen holders for ZEISS SEMs
Tweezers
Coating systems for non-conductive specimens