Specimen Mounts

Used as the substrate on which a specimen is placed or attached, SEM specimen mounts are an essential component for the efficiency and accuracy of your scanning electron microscope. Choosing the right SEM mount will optimize stability during the preparation, transfer, and analysis of your specimen, and each SEM mount is designed with dimensions and features specific to your SEM stage or sample holder. 

Specimen mounts are also useful in minimizing the charging effects from the electron beam, helping to prevent the distortion of your image. Consequently, specimen mounts are available in electrically conductive materials such as aluminum or carbon-coated glass. It's important that your specimen mount is compatible with your sample type, which can vary from powders and thin films to biological specimens and come in a variety of sizes. At EMS, we offer a broad range of SEM sample mounting options suited to your diverse specimen needs. 

Types of Mounts 

We have expanded our specimen mount selection in order to accommodate an increased demand for variety and help you streamline your SEM work. Our complete line of SEM specimen mounts includes both aluminum mounts and carbon mounts in a wide array of dimensions. 

Aluminum SEM Mounts 

The aluminum mounts at EMS are made from ultra-pure aluminum, a material known for its durability and compatibility with a multitude of specimen types. Additionally, aluminum SEM mounts can be particularly useful when analyzing samples that require electrical grounding or conductivity, as well as heat-sensitive samples that can benefit from the material's thermal conductivity. 

Our more popular aluminum SEM mounts are available in two grades of finish: 

Standard Finish Aluminum Mounts 

These mounts have an economically priced lathe finish, which can aid with sample adhesion and the reduction of specular reflections due to their grooved surface. 

Polished Finish Aluminum Mounts 

The same ultra-pure aluminum, cloth-polished to produce a smooth and lustrous finish that can enhance image quality and minimize sample contamination with its lack of grooves. 

Carbon SEM Mounts 

The carbon mounts at EMS are spectroscopically pure and can be ideal for situations in which a lower generation of backscattered electrons is preferred, due to carbon's low atomic number. Carbon mounts are also used for the analysis of non-conductive samples like biological specimens, polymers, and ceramics. Finally, carbon SEM mounts have relative electron transparency, which can be valuable in the examination of transmitted or backscattered electrons. 

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Cylinder SEM Mount for JEOL JSM-840 31.5 X 20 mm

Cylinder specimen mounts are for use with JEOL JSM-840 scanning electron microscopes. The mounts are made from ultra-pure aluminum with a standard lathe finish.
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Cat #: 75800 Description: Al'M Mount Jeol 31.5X20mm Pack: 10 Pack Price: $36.00 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 75810 Description: Al'M Mount Jeol 31.5X20mm Pack: 50 Pack Price: $165.50 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 75820 Description: Al'M Mount Jeol 31.5X20mm Pack: 100 Pack Price: $315.00 Add to Quote:

LEO Microscope

SEM stub specimen mount with tapered end pin and slotted head for use with LEO SEMs. Made from ultra-pure aluminum with a standard lathe finish.
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Cat #: 75190 Description: Mount Leo Microscope Pack: 50 Pack Price: $27.50 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 75191 Description: Mount Leo Microscope Pack: 100 Pack Price: $51.00 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 75192 Description: Mount Leo Microscope Pack: 500 Pack Price: $256.50 Add to Quote:

Zeiss

Zeiss SEM mounts. Flat end pin and slotted head.
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Cat #: 75500 Description: Al'M Mount Zeiss Flat Head Pack: 50 Pack Price: $35.00 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 75510 Description: Al'M Mount Zeiss Flat Head Pack: 100 Pack Price: $65.50 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 75520 Description: Al'M Mount Zeiss Flat Head Pack: 500 Pack Price: $280.00 Add to Quote:

45° Angle SEM Aluminum Mounts

45° Angle SEM made from lathe finished ultra-pure aluminum.
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Cat #: 75240 Description: 45° Angle,3mm Pin Al'M Mount Pack: 10 Pack Price: $32.00 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 75242 Description: 45° Angle,3mm Pin Al'M Mount Pack: 50 Pack Price: $153.50 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 75340 Description: 45° Angle,10X10mm Al'M Mount Pack: 10 Pack Price: $69.00 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 75342 Description: 45° Angle,10X10mm Al'M Mount Pack: 50 Pack Price: $315.00 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 75241-10 Description: 45° Angle SEM Aluminum Mounts 15 mm Pack: 10 Pack Price: $35.00 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 75241-20 Description: 45° Angle SEM Aluminum Mounts 15 mm Pack: 50 Pack Price: $158.00 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 75241-30 Description: 45° Angle SEM Aluminum Mounts 15 mm Pack: 100 Pack Price: $299.00 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 75241-40 Description: 45° Angle SEM Aluminum Mounts 25 mm Pack: 10 Pack Price: $60.50 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 75241-50 Description: 45° Angle SEM Aluminum Mounts 25 mm Pack: 50 Pack Price: $293.50 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 75241-60 Description: 45° Angle SEM Aluminum Mounts 25 mm Pack: 100 Pack Price: $569.00 Add to Quote:

Combination 45°-90° SEM

SEM mount with an aluminum slotted head with 3.1 mm diameter pin, fits most SEMs.
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Cat #: 75344 Description: Aluminum Mount Combo, 45° And 90° Pack: Each Price: $9.50 Add to Quote:

45°/90° FEI, Tescan, Zeiss, Philips, LEO, Cambridge, AMRAY, Leica, CamScan, ETEC

45°/90° SEM specimen mount with aluminum slotted head for use with FEI, Tescan, Zeiss, Philips, LEO, Cambridge, AMRAY, Leica, CamScan, ETEC. Made from ultra-pure aluminum.
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Cat #: 75347 Description: Alum, 45°/90°, Head 1", Hght 9.5mm Pack: Each Price: $14.00 Add to Quote:

Double 90° FEI, Tescan, Zeiss, Philips, LEO, Cambridge, AMRAY, Leica, CamScan, ETEC

Double 90° SEM specimen mount with aluminum slotted head for use with FEI, Tescan, Zeiss, Philips, LEO, Cambridge, AMRAY, Leica, CamScan, ETEC. Made from ultra-pure aluminum.
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Cat #: 75348 Description: Alum, Double 90°, Head 1", Hght 9.5mm Pack: Each Price: $14.00 Add to Quote:

45° Low Profile FEI, Tescan, Zeiss, Philips, LEO, Cambridge, AMRAY, Leica, CamScan, ETEC

45° low profile SEM specimen mount for use with FEI, Tescan, Zeiss, Philips, LEO, Cambridge, AMRAY, Leica, CamScan, ETEC. Made from ultra-pure aluminum.
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Cat #: 75349 Description: Alum, 45° Low Profile, Head ½", Hght 9.5mm Pack: Each Price: $3.00 Add to Quote:

45° Low Profile Shorter 6mm pin for Zeiss/LEO

45° Low Profile SEM stub specimen mount with shorter pin (6 mm) and 45 degree mounting surfaces for use with Zeiss/LEO scanning electron microscopes, FE-SEMs & FIB systems. Made from ultra-pure aluminum with a standard lathe finish.
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Cat #: 75351 Description: Alum, 45° Low Profile, Head ½", Hght 6mm Pack: Each Price: $4.00 Add to Quote:

45° and 90° Low Profile FEI, Tescan, Zeiss, Philips, Leo, Cambridge, AMRAY, Leica, CamScan, ETEC

45° & 90° low profile SEM specimen mount with aluminum slotted head for use with FEI, Tescan, Zeiss, Philips, Leo, Cambridge, AMRAY, Leica, CamScan, ETEC. Made from ultra-pure aluminum.
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Cat #: 75352 Description: Alum, 45° & 90° Low Profile, Head ½", Hght 9.5mm Pack: Each Price: $4.00 Add to Quote:

45° and 90° Low Profile Shorter 6mm pin for Zeiss/LEO

Low Profile SEM stub specimen mount with shorter pin (6 mm) and 45° & 90° mounting surfaces for use with Zeiss/LEO scanning electron microscopes, FE-SEMs & FIB systems. Made from ultra-pure aluminum with a standard lathe finish.
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Cat #: 75353 Description: Alum, 45° & 90° Low Profile, Head ½", Hght 6mm Pack: Each Price: $4.00 Add to Quote:

70° Low Profile FEI, Tescan, Zeiss, Philips, LEO, Cambridge, AMRAY, Leica, CamScan, ETEC

70° low profile SEM specimen mount for use with FEI, Tescan, Zeiss, Philips, LEO, Cambridge, AMRAY, Leica, CamScan, ETEC. Made from ultra-pure aluminum.
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Cat #: 75354 Description: Alum, 70° Low Profile, Head ½", Hght 9.5mm Pack: Each Price: $6.50 Add to Quote:

45° SEM, for Hitachi M4

45 degree SEM specimen mount with aluminum slotted head for use with Hitachi. Made from ultra-pure aluminum.
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Cat #: 75357 Description: Alum, 45°, Head ⅝", Hght 9.5mm Pack: Each Price: $7.50 Add to Quote:

Combination 45°-90° SEM, For Hitachi M4

Hitachi M4 SEM mounts are made from lathe finished ultra-pure aluminum.
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Cat #: 75344-H Description: Combo Mount 45-90° For Hitachi Pack: Each Price: $10.50 Add to Quote:

Hitachi M4 SEM Mount Comb 45-90 degree Head 1"

Combination 45 degree 90 degree SEM specimen mount for use with Hitachi M4. Made from ultra-pure aluminum.
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Cat #: 75958-25 Description: Alum, Comb 45°-90°, Head 1", Hght 16mm Pack: Each Price: $12.50 Add to Quote:

Combination 45°-90° SEM, For Hitachi M4 Head 1¼"

Combination 45 degree-90 degree SEM specimen mount for use with Hitachi M4. Made from ultra-pure aluminum.
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Cat #: 75958-26 Description: Alum, Comb 45°-90°, Head 1¼", Hght 12mm Pack: Each Price: $15.00 Add to Quote:

Double 45°, For Hitachi

Hitachi M4 SEM mounts are made from lathe finished ultra-pure aluminum.
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Cat #: 75346-H Description: Double 45° Mount Pack: Each Price: $10.50 Add to Quote:

Double 90°, For Hitachi

Hitachi double 90 degree SEM mounts are made from lathe finished ultra-pure aluminum.
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Cat #: 75355-H Description: Specimen Mount M-4 Double Pack: Each Price: $14.00 Add to Quote:

Carbon Planchet for SEM

Carbon planchet for SEM.
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Cat #: 76250 Description: Carbon Planchet, 12.7X1.6mm Pack: 10 Pack Price: $15.00 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 76252 Description: Carbon Planchet, 12.7X1.6mm Pack: 50 Pack Price: $60.50 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 76254 Description: Carbon Planchet, 12.7X1.6mm Pack: 100 Pack Price: $111.50 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 76270 Description: Carbon Planchet, 25.4X1.6mm Pack: 10 Pack Price: $21.00 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 76272 Description: Carbon Planchet, 25.4X1.6mm Pack: 50 Pack Price: $99.50 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 76274 Description: Carbon Planchet, 25.4X1.6mm Pack: 100 Pack Price: $173.00 Add to Quote:

Carbon Planchet Holder

Carbon planchet holder for scanning electron microscopy.
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Cat #: 76284 Description: Carbon Planchet Holder, 1/2" Pack: Each Price: $0.00 Add to Quote: