[3dem] carbon coating devices

[Dienemann, Christian]

Hi David,

We use the ACE600 (carbon thread configuration) routinely for making thin carbon support foils. It is super simple, works like a charm and gives very reproducible results (thickness, floatability, homogeneity etc.). Foils with 2-2.5 nm thickness are no problem.

As a facility manager, I also like to point out that I basically don't need to spend much time maintaining or trouble shooting the instrument (1 day per year maybe).

Best,
Chris

Dr. Christian Dienemann
Max-Planck-Institute for Biophysical Chemistry
Department of Molecular Biology / Cramer lab
Am Fassberg 11
37077 Göttingen, Germany
+49-551-201-2819

From: 3dem <3dem-bounces at ncmir.ucsd.edu> On Behalf Of Morgan, David Gene
Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:23 PM
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Subject: [3dem] carbon coating devices


Hi,



    Does anyone have experience with the Leica ACE600 carbon coater/metal sputter coater?  I am very wary of buying a dual purpose device like this as our only way to make carbon films for TEM grids, but I may be being overly cautious.  If anyone has thoughts or experiences, please let me know.


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