SEM high purity vitreous carbon planchet

Lapped surface on one side for smoothness, also known as glassy carbon or glass-like carbon. For analytical SEM/EDX, X-ray analysis and chemical analysis applications.Vitreous carbon is an advanced materials of pure carbon combining glassy and ceramic properties with those of graphite. Impermeable to gases and liquids, high purity, corrosion resistant, thermal stability in air up to 600°C and in vacuum or inert gas up to 3000°C. Good electrical conductivity, low thermal expansion and extreme resistance to thermal shock. Hard and strong (hardness = 230 HV1). Applications in the fields of chemical analysis, metallurgy, crystal growth, medical technology and in glass and ceramics research. High purity vitreous carbon with impurities less than 30ppm total.                  Typical chemical analysis of these vitreous carbon planchet is: 

Lapped surface on one side for smoothness, also known as glassy carbon or glass-like carbon. For analytical SEM/EDX, X-ray analysis and chemical analysis applications.

Vitreous carbon is an advanced materials of pure carbon combining glassy and ceramic properties with those of graphite. Impermeable to gases and liquids, high purity, corrosion resistant, thermal stability in air up to 600°C and in vacuum or inert gas up to 3000°C. Good electrical conductivity, low thermal expansion and extreme resistance to thermal shock. Hard and strong (hardness = 230 HV1). Applications in the fields of chemical analysis, metallurgy, crystal growth, medical technology and in glass and ceramics research. 

High purity vitreous carbon with impurities less than 30ppm total.                  
Typical chemical analysis of these vitreous carbon planchet is: 

Al 0.270 Cu 0.030 Sn 0.440
Ba 0.081 Fe 0.920 Si 13.860
Be 0.044 K 0.340 Sr 0.061
Bi 0.050 Mg 0.052 Ti 0.096
Ca 9.710 Mn 0.041 V 0.044
Cd 0.044 Mo 0.044 W 0.089
Co 0.089 Na 0.780 Zn 0.044
Cr 0.091 Ni 0.120 Zr 0.062


Physical Properties of Vitreous Carbon
Maximum Service Temperature (vacuum or inert gas) 3000°C
Density 1.42g/cm3
Open Porosity 0%
Permeability Coefficient 10-9cm2/s
Vickers Hardness 230HV
Flexural Strength 260MPa
Young's Modulus 35GPa
Compressive Strength 480MPa
Electrical Resistivity (30°C) 45Ωµm
Thermal Conductivity (30°C) 6.3W/(Km)
Expansion Coefficient (20-200°C) 2.6x10-6/K
Updated: 27-12-2024
Code Title Size Pack Size Availability Price Updated: 27-12-2024
GTP16514 SEM high purity vitreous carbon planchet 9.5mm dia. x 2mm Each 3 weeks $209.00 AUD
GTP16515 SEM high purity vitreous carbon planchet 10mm dia. x 2mm Each 3 weeks $222.00 AUD
GTP16516 SEM high purity vitreous carbon planchet 12.2mm dia. x 2mm Each 3 weeks $236.00 AUD
GTP16518 SEM high purity vitreous carbon planchet 12.5mm dia. x 2mm Each 3 weeks $242.00 AUD
GTP16520 SEM high purity vitreous carbon planchet 18mm dia. x 2mm Each 3 weeks $259.00 AUD
GTP16522 SEM high purity vitreous carbon planchet 15mm dia. x 2mm Each 3 weeks $286.00 AUD
GTP16524 SEM high purity vitreous carbon planchet 12.7mm dia. x 2mm Each 3 weeks $228.00 AUD
GTP16526 SEM high purity vitreous carbon planchet 25mm dia. x 3mm Each 3 weeks $286.00 AUD
GTP16528 SEM high purity vitreous carbon planchet 32mm dia. x 3.2mm Each 3 weeks $345.00 AUD

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