Sample Preparation Tools
Denton Vacuum Desk II Gold Sputter Coater
Samples may be coated with gold layers of varying thickness for enhanced imaging.
Gold Sputter Coater: $1/nm
Carbon Coater
Samples may be coated with carbon layers of varying thickness for enhanced imaging.
Carbon Coater: $40/use
Pace Technologies PICO 155P Precision Cutter
Variable speed precision wafering saw for sectioning materials with extreme accuracy. The cutter is useful for sectioning a variety of materials including metals, ceramics, and electronics.
*Charged for consumables
Pace Technologies NANO 2000T Grinder-Polisher
Double wheel grinder-polisher for 8-10 in. wheels with variable speeds.
*Charged for consumables
Pace Technologies GIGA – 0900 Vibratory Polisher
With adjustable vibration frequency and voltage, the speed of polishing action can be controlled, allowing for large and small samples to be prepared separately or simultaneously.
*Charged for consumables