Agar Scientific, a leading supplier of microscopy
accessories and consumables, announces the new 1050 TEM Mill from Fischione
Instruments to provide tabletop precision preparation for producing
high-quality TEM samples for a wide variety of applications.
Agar Scientific is a market leader in the supply of high quality accessories to
assist with sample preparation for electron microscopy. As applications become
more challenging, the sample preparation process has to be rapid, accurate,
consistent and reproducible.
The Fischione Model 1050 TEM Mill is an excellent tool for creating thin,
electron transparent specimens needed for TEM imaging and analysis. The Model
1050 incorporates two independently adjustable TrueFocus (patent pending) ion
sources, liquid nitrogen specimen cooling, automatic gas control, and an
oil-free vacuum system for ultra-clean specimen processing. The specimen holder
accommodates double-sided milling to zero degrees without specimen shadowing.
It also features a vacuum load lock for rapid specimen exchange. Tilt angles
are continuously adjustable in the range from -10° to +10°. In addition to full
specimen rotation with ion beam sequencing, the programmable rocking angle
control is ideal for preparing cross-section (XTEM) specimens.
Ion milling is used on physical science specimens to reduce their thickness to
electron transparency. Inert gas, typically argon, is ionized and then
accelerated toward the specimen surface. By means of momentum transfer, the
impinging ions sputter material from the specimen at a controlled rate. Liquid
nitrogen cooling of the specimen stage is highly effective in eliminating
artefacts.
Two TrueFocus ion sources direct controlled-diameter ion beams to the specimen
regardless of energy. The unique design of the TrueFocus ion source maintains a
small ion beam diameter, even at a low accelerating voltage. The ion beams can
be focused on either one or both specimen surfaces. When operated in the upper
energy range (up to 6.0keV), milling is rapid, even at low angles. When
operated at low energy (as low as 100eV), material is gradually sputtered from
the specimen without inducing artefacts.
The Model 1050 operates with minimal user intervention. It features a modular
design for basic instrument operation or fully automated control. The universal
control platform manages total instrument operation. The basic version of the
Model 1050 is for users who require only primary level instrumentation
function. The premium version of the Model 1050 adds full computer control for
setting, operating, and recording a broad variety of instrument parameters. The
ion milling process can be automatically terminated by temperature, by elapsed
time, or by a laser photodetection system.
The Model 1050 TEM Mill accepts a stereo microscope to enhance specimen
viewing. The microscope's long working distance allows the specimen to be
observed in situ while milling. The Model 1050 can be configured with an
imaging system including a high magnification microscope coupled to a CCD
camera and video monitor to capture and display images.
The specifications of the Model 1050 are available to
download from their website (
http://www.fischione.com/products/model_1050.asp).
For further details of Fischione's sample preparation products and Agar's
complete range of accessories and consumables for microscopy, please ask for a
copy of their latest catalogue and price list.
To receive your free copy,
please visit the
Agar Website (
www.agarscientific.com)
and register today.
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