SEM carbon planchets

Carbon (graphite) planchets are ideal substrates for backscattered electron imaging in a SEM. The spectroscopically pure carbon discs provides an excellent conductive, low emission X-ray background free of any characteristic X-ray peaks except carbon. Carbon planchets are preferred over the non-conductive diamond planchets (charging will have negative effects on the analytical results and can distort X-ray mapping and imaging).For fine powders and imaging applications, vitreous carbon planchets are the best choice. For X-ray applications of larger particles or specimens or for applications where the planchets can not be used again, the carbon (graphite) planchets are adequate.Spectroscopically pure carbon Grade 1 (graphite) planchets with total impurities equal to or less than 2ppm with each single element 1ppm or less. Trace elements can be Si, Al, Fe, Mg, Ca or B. The carbon discs have a fine ground finish on one side; 0.80µm (32µ inches). All carbon planchets ar...

Carbon (graphite) planchets are ideal substrates for backscattered electron imaging in a SEM. The spectroscopically pure carbon discs provides an excellent conductive, low emission X-ray background free of any characteristic X-ray peaks except carbon. Carbon planchets are preferred over the non-conductive diamond planchets (charging will have negative effects on the analytical results and can distort X-ray mapping and imaging).

For fine powders and imaging applications, vitreous carbon planchets are the best choice. For X-ray applications of larger particles or specimens or for applications where the planchets can not be used again, the carbon (graphite) planchets are adequate.

Spectroscopically pure carbon Grade 1 (graphite) planchets with total impurities equal to or less than 2ppm with each single element 1ppm or less. Trace elements can be Si, Al, Fe, Mg, Ca or B. The carbon discs have a fine ground finish on one side; 0.80µm (32µ inches). All carbon planchets are 1.6mm (1/16") thick. Sizes from 10 to 32mm diameter to fit all styles of SEM pin and cylinder mounts varying from 10 to 32mm diameter.

The carbon planchets can be cleaned and used again.

G053-10 Carbon planchets, dia. 10mm, for JEOL 10mm mounts
G053-10-100 Carbon planchets, dia. 10mm, for JEOL 10mm mounts - BULK
G053-12 Carbon planchets, dia. 12.7mm, for pin stubs
G053-12-100 Carbon planchets, dia. 12.7mm, for pin stubs - BULK
G053-15 Carbon planchets, dia. 15mm, for Hitachi and ISI/ABT/Topcon mounts
G053-15-100 Carbon planchets, dia. 15mm, for Hitachi and ISI/ABT/Topcon mounts - BULK
G053-18 Carbon planchets, dia. 18mm, for 18mm pin stubs
G053-18-100 Carbon planchets, dia. 18mm, for 18mm pin stubs - BULK
G053-25 Carbon planchets, dia. 25.4mm, for large pin stubs, JEOL/HITACHI mounts
G053-25-100 Carbon planchets, dia. 25.4mm, for large pin stubs, JEOL/HITACHI mounts - BULK
G053-32 Carbon planchets, dia. 32mm, for large pin stubs, Hitachi and JEOL mounts
G053-32-100 Carbon planchets, dia. 32mm, for large pin stubs, JEOL/HITACHI mounts - BULK

Properties of Grade 1 Carbon

Density 1.58 - 1.63g/cm3
Hardness 30 - 35 Shore
Electrical Resistivity 58 - 71 Ωµm
Flexural Strength 24 - 31MPa
Tensile Strength 22MPa
Compressive Strength 48MPa
Thermal Expansion 1.9x10-6/°C
Porosity 28 - 30%
Purity Impurities < 2ppm
Updated: 27-12-2024
Code Title Diameter Pack Size Availability Price Updated: 27-12-2024
G053-10 SEM carbon planchets 10mm Pack/10 1 in stock $45.00 AUD
G053-10-100 SEM carbon planchets 10mm Pack/100 3 weeks $341.00 AUD
G053-12 SEM carbon planchets 12mm Pack/10 1 in stock $47.00 AUD
G053-12-100 SEM carbon planchets 12.7mm Pack/100 1 in stock $350.00 AUD
G053-15 SEM carbon planchets 12.7mm Pack/10 3 weeks $36.00 AUD
G053-15-100 SEM carbon planchets 15mm Pack/100 3 weeks $259.00 AUD
G053-18 SEM carbon planchets 18mm Pack/10 3 weeks $37.00 AUD
G053-18-100 SEM carbon planchets 18mm Pack/100 3 weeks $252.00 AUD
G053-25 SEM carbon planchets 25.4mm Pack/10 3 weeks $61.00 AUD
G053-25-100 SEM carbon planchets 25.4mm Pack/100 3 weeks $468.00 AUD
G053-32 SEM carbon planchets 32mm Pack/10 3 weeks $80.00 AUD
G053-32-100 SEM carbon planchets 32mm Pack/100 3 weeks $645.00 AUD

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