AFM/STM Metal Specimen Discs

High quality magnetic stainless steel (alloy 430) discs for Atomic Force Microscopy are offered, with smooth edges and consistently flat surfaces. The AFM/STM disks are 20 gauge which is 0.0359" (0.91mm) with a range of 0.0329" to 0.0389" (0.835mm to 0.988mm) thickness. Available in 6, 10, 12, 15 and 20mm diameter, supplied in packs of 50 in a clear tube which will fit into the PELCO® AFM/STM Diskpenser (see below).

PELCO® Gold Coated AFM/STM Metal Specimen Discs

Advanced Nanotechnology Specimen Support

PELCO® Gold Coated AFM/STM Discs provide excellent substrates for mounting specimens due to their excellent resistance to electromigration, high electrical and thermal conductivity and high temperature operation properties. Gold is the most inert metal. Its adhesion to polymers is expected to be lower than that of other metals, however polymer irradiation with UV light and plasma discharge have been reported to enhance metal-polymer adhesion. 

High quality gold coated magnetic stainless steel (alloy 430) discs for Atomic Force Microscopy are offered with smooth edges and consistently flat surfaces. The AFM/STM discs are 22 gauge which is 0.0299" (0.76mm) with a range of 0.0269" to 0.0329" (0.68 to 0.84mm) thickness, coated on all sides with 0.25 microns of gold. The discs are supplied in PELCO® AFM/STM Disc Carriers. They are available in 10, 12, 15 and 20mm diameter.

Round Glass Coverslips

Useful sizes for AFM/STM

10mm, thickness #1.5 (.16 to .19mm) sold in package of 100 
12mm, thickness #1 (.13 to .17mm) approx. 173 per 1/4 oz. 
15mm, thickness #1 (.13 to .17mm) approx. 111 per 1/4 oz.

AFM Mica Discs

Highest quality grade V1 mica, 0.21mm (0.0085”) thick. Interleaved, in packages of 10. Can be mounted on AFM/STM discs.
Available in four diameters:
10mm (0.39")
12mm (0.47")
15mm (0.59")
20mm (0.79")

PELCO® AFM Disc Carriers & AFM Disc Magnetic Pickup Tool

An inexpensive way to store 10, 12, 15 and 20mm AFM/STM discs in a dust-free environment. Discs are placed face down into a stepped cavity where the specimen is protected. The cavity allows for a maximum specimen height of 3.2mm (1/8").

The AFM/STM discs are retrieved by using the convenient PELCO® AFM Disc Pickup Tool, comprised of a plastic handle, stainless steel shaft and a magnetic pad on the tip. Fingers need not touch the disc.

Sliding cover. Box size: 76.2 L x 40 W x 7.5 H (mm) (3" L x 1.58" W x .295" H)

PELCO® AFM/STM Disc Storage Boxes

The PELCO® AFM/STM Disk Storage Boxes have a single pole magnetic in the base of the box to store stainless AFM discs with 6, 10, 12, 15 or 20mm diameter. Designed to sort and organize AFM/STM samples and protect them from dust. These storage boxes are ideal for storing and transferring AFM/STM samples in the lab. A marker pen can be used to write on the magnetic material to mark the sample positions. Samples can be lifted from the storage boxes using PELCO® AFM Disk Grippers (shown below). Not ideal for shipping AFM samples. The PELCO® Disk Carriers are better suited for shipping AFM disks.

Single storage box holds one AFM disc of either 6, 10, 12, 15 or 20mm diameter. Inside measurements of the clear styrene box are 25.4 x 25.4 x 15.9mm (1" x 1" x 5/8"). Sold in packages of 5. 

Small storage box holds up to 4 discs depending on size of the AFM discs. Inside measurements of the styrene box are 70 x 28 x 18mm (2-3/4" x 1-1/8" x 11/16"). Box has a clear lid and a blue base. 

Large storage box holds up to 20 AFM discs depending on size of the AFM disks. Inside measurements of the styrene box are 152 x 51 x 18mm (6" x 2" x 11/16"). Box has a clear lid and a black base.

Cross Section AFM/STM Mounts and AFM/STM Sample Holders

The Cross Section AFM/STM Mounts and AFM/STM Sample Holders offer a convenient way to clamp and position cross sectional samples for AFM imaging. The holders are all made from high quality magnetic stainless steel (alloy 430) so they can be easily attached to the magnetic sample holder of the AFM system. The small 12mm diameter, 4.5mm height and 3.5mm feature depth will make the cross section holders compatible with most AFM systems on the market.

PELCO® Silicon Nitride Coated 3mm Disks (blanks), 

Silicon Chip Specimen Supports, 

PELCO® Gold Coated Microscope Slide, 

PELCO® Gold Coated Glass Coverslips