Name of equipment:

Sputtering device

Purpose:

The device is used for preparation of samples prior to SEM microscopy.

Model, type, country of origin:

 SC7620, Qourum Technologies, UK

Technical characte-ristics:

 Dimensions: 340 x 130 x 250 mm

SC502-314B gold/palladium target

1 metre length of 12mm bore flexible vacuum hose

KF25 hose adapter flange and fittings to fit a rotary pump

Power supply: 220 – 240 V
Year of origin:  2009.                  

Figure:

Method of
work:

 Samples are coated with metal ions (gold, paladium) creating a stable film that generates secondary electrons, which create a detailed outline of the sample surface.

Department,
room, location:

 Department for Textile Chemistry and Ecology, SEM Laboratory, Savska cesta 16/9
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