Carbon and Graphite for Evaporation

Carbon Rods and Graphite Rods

Properties of Carbon

Graphite is the stable form of carbon. Graphite is one of the softest; diamond is one of the hardest minerals known to man. Carbon is harder than graphite. For TEM and SEM applications, graphite is recommended.

Carbon/graphite films are most usable in TEM and SEM due to its value characteristics: uniformity amorphous and high transparent to electron beams. Because of low molecular weight and their unique structure (graphite have a sheet like structure, where the atoms all lie in a plane), carbon/graphite films have excellent mechanical stability, and even film thickness is about 1-2 nm.

Our carbon/graphite rods are CVP™ (Chemical Vapor Process) purity and spectrographic grade, grade 1, produced to ASTM tolerances or even tighter as well – we have a technical grade. The technical grade has a typical impurity level of 50ppm or greater. Technical grade may be used in applications of non critical SEM coating applications.

A. Carbon Rods: Spectro-Grade

Carbon Rods (graphite) with an impurity level of 2ppm or less with a maximum level element of each of 1 ppm. These rods are ideal for all TEM, SEM and all other critical applications.

B. Carbon Rods: Technical Grade

Carbon Rods

Carbon Rods;Pointed and Presharpened

To make your work easier we invite you to order our pre-sharpened rods. All of our line of Pre Sharpened Carbon Rods are made from our Spectroscopically Pure Carbon Graphite.

Single Point

Rod Length: 2⅜" (60.3 mm)
Neck Length: 0.205" (5.2 mm)
Neck Diameter: .045" (1.14 mm)

Double Point

Carbon Fiber and Cord

Sometimes referred to as 'braid', carbon fiber consists of eight separate strands of individual carbon fiber braided together. The fiber is manufactured so that, when cut, the ends resist unravelling. The fiber density is about 1.6g/m

Carbon Fiber Cord - high purity: Used With: Most carbon coaters where thick carbon cord is used

Carbon Fiber Cord - standard grade: Convenient to use, giving thick coating using a single length. 1m length

Carbon Fiber - fine strands: Convenient to use, giving thin to medium coating using a single strand or several lengths. 1m length

Manual Carbon Rod Sharpener

Used to sharpen rods into 1 millimeter cylindrical tips

Hand Tool For Creating Two Step Carbon Rods

Comes complete with brass adjustment tool.

EMS Carbon Rod Shaper

Easy single- and double-step shaping

The EMS Carbon Rod Shaper is an ergonomic and space-saving electric carbon and graphite rod sharpener that provides easy, consistent, and efficient rod shaping for high-capacity labs. Its cutting head consists of two tungsten carbide blades and a top guide bearing. To use, fit the carbon rod of your choice into the holder and simply insert into the top guide bearing to produce precisely cut tips. Carbon dust is automatically removed by vortex into an internal dust collector, which can then be easily removed for cleaning.

Features

• For use with 1/4", 1/8" and 3/16" carbon rods
• Internal dust collection
• Trouble-free cutting blade adjustment
• UL® Listed and CE Certified.

Specifications

Ordering Information

The EMS Carbon Rod Shaper with 1/4" rod holder (70305-25) includes:

• 1/4" carbon rod holder
• Blade-setting gauge for single 1mm diameter step or double-steps with 1.65mm and 3.8mm diameters.

The EMS Carbon Rod Shaper with 1/8" rod holder (70305-26) includes:

• 1/8" rod holder
• Blade-setting gauge for single-step 1mm or 1.2mm diameter tip carbon rods.

Purchase item 70305-31 to shape 3/16" Carbon Rods.

Parts and Replacements

Amberclens Foam Cleanser

A multipurpose anti-static foaming cleaner. Ideal for general cleaning on a wide variety of Laboratory, industrial, aerospace and commercial equipment.

Removes tough, stubborn stains such as grease, grime, and dirt

Anti-static formulation, reduces the attraction of airborne dust

Sputter Coater Targets