EM-Tec FIB lift-out grid storage boxes
EM-Tec FIB lift-out grid holders
EM-Tec FIB low profile stubs

EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids
Available in Cu and Mo

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• Cu lift-out grids  |
  • EM-Tec FIB lift-out half grid, Cu, 50μm thickness
  • EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids, Cu, 2 posts
  • EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids, Cu, 3 posts
  • EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids, Cu, 4 posts
  • EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids, Cu, 5 posts
  • EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids, Cu, 8 posts
• Mo lift-out grids  
  • EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids, Molybdenum, 2 posts
  • EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids, Molybdenum, 3 posts
  • EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids, Molybdenum, 4 posts
  • EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids, Molybdenum, 5 posts

Introduction

The EM-Tec FIB grids have been devised for lift-out techniques with FIB or SEM/FIB systems. They offer a secure way to attach the TEM lamellas to the posts of the grid. The TEM lamella can then be easily imaged in the SEM/FIB, TEM or used for EBSD analysis. The EM-Tec FIB grids are available in multiple post configurations. The shape of the Em-Tec FIB lift-out grids has been optimized for accessibility. The EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids are compatible with all standard 3mm TEM grid holders. All EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids, except the 8 post, have a number etched into the left side of the FIB lift-out grid to distinguish front and back. This number corresponds with the number of posts on the grid. For easy post identification, there are unique symbols beneath each post. The 8 post EM-Tec FIB grid has GO etched on the left side of the FIB lift-out grid to distinguish front and back. The posts are numbered for easy post identification. Available both in copper and molybdenum.

Copper EM-Tec FIB lift out grids

The copper EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids are available with either 2, 3, 4, 5 or 8 posts. Thickness is 30-40µm, which makes them more rigid then standard TEM grids, the exception being the 8 post grid, which has a thickness of 20 µm. EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids undergo a unique cleaning process to reduce contamination; this results in improved mounting and imaging of the TEM lamellas. Due to the manufacturing process, the copper FIB lift-out grids have a set-back ridge at the edge of the front side and exhibit smooth side walls. The EM-Tec copper FIB grids al include unique indicator markers for each post. Packaging size is vial/100.

 

2 post FIB lift-out grid	3 post FIB lift-out grid	4 post FIB lift-out grid	5 post FIB lift-out grid	8 post FIB lift-out grid
post size 250x200µm	post sizes 125x200 & 80x200µm	post size 80x200µm	post size 60x190µm	post size 60x190µm
attach single lamellas	attach multiple TEM lamellas	attach many TEM lamellas	attach many TEM lamellas	attach many TEM lamellas

Molybdenum EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids

A common problem with Mo FIB lift-out grids is the roughness of the side wall due to etching along the crystal boundaries. It takes valuable FIB time to smooth out the sidewall of a standard molybdenum FIB lift-out grids to enable secure mounting of the TEM lamellas. To reduce etching roughness, our Mo grids are laser cut instead of etched. Laser cutting tends to go through the grain crystals and produces a smoother side wall. The  EM-Tec Molybdenum FIB lift-out grids are available with two, three, four and five posts and a thickness of 45-55µm. Packaging size is vial with 25 Molybdenum FIB grids

• Laser cut side wall Mo grids
• Reduces FIB smoothing before mounting
• Saves valuable FIB time
• Unique Indicating markers for each post
• Improved lamellae mounting

2 post FIB lift-out grid	3 post FIB lift-out grid	4 post FIB lift-out grid	5 post FIB lift-out grid
post size 250x200µm	post sizes 125x200 & 80x200µm	post size 80x200µm	post size 60x190µm
attach single lamellas per post	attach multiple TEM lamellas	attach many TEM lamellas	attach many TEM lamellas

Typical chemical composition of the Mo material for the EM-Tec Molybdenum FIB lift-out grids:

Typical composition: minimum 99.95 wt% Molybdenum with following trace elements:
Al	25 ppm max.	Mn	10 ppm max.
C	0 ppm max.	N	20 ppm max.
Ca	20 ppm max.	Na	10 ppm max.
Cd	15 ppm max.	Ni	20 ppm max.
Cr	20 ppm max.	O	50 ppm max.
Cu	10 ppm max.	Pb	10 ppm max.
Fe	50 ppm max.	Si	25 ppm max.
K	30 ppm max.	Sn	20 ppm max.
Mg	10 ppm max.	W	300 ppm max.

Ordering Information copper EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids

EM-Tec FIB lift-out half grid, Cu, 50μm thickness Product # Unit Price* Add to Quote / Order 25-010000 vial/100 €32,50 Qty:

EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids, Cu, 2 posts Product # Unit Price* Add to Quote / Order 25-010200 vial/100 €79,50 Qty:

EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids, Cu, 3 posts Product # Unit Price* Add to Quote / Order 25-010300 vial/100 €79,50 Qty:

EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids, Cu, 4 posts Product # Unit Price* Add to Quote / Order 25-010400 vial/100 €83,50 Qty:

EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids, Cu, 5 posts Product # Unit Price* Add to Quote / Order 25-010500 vial/100 €86,50 Qty:

EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids, Cu, 8 posts Product # Unit Price* Add to Quote / Order 25-010800 vial/100 €95,00 Qty:

Ordering Information for Molybdenum EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids

EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids, Molybdenum, 2 posts Product # Unit Price* Add to Quote / Order 25-020203 vial/25 €75,50 Qty:

EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids, Molybdenum, 3 posts Product # Unit Price* Add to Quote / Order 25-020303 vial/25 €79,50 Qty:

EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids, Molybdenum, 4 posts Product # Unit Price* Add to Quote / Order 25-020403 vial/25 €84,50 Qty:

EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids, Molybdenum, 5 posts Product # Unit Price* Add to Quote / Order 25-020503 vial/25 €84,50 Qty:

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