SEM Specimen and FIB and STEM Sample Holders
Specially Designed Specimen Holders For
SEM:
Our specimen holders are designed to improve your productivity and allow you to view more than one sample at a time. You will save pump down time, keep your chamber cleaner and get more work done. All mounts are machined from solid aluminum and come with spring clips/or setscrews to hold your specimens securely. All mounts are made to fit onto your stage and are designed to fit through all standard specimen exchange ports, and have a center-threaded port to accept the Adapter Pins. Be sure to order the Adapter Pin that fits your instrument. For this reason, we offer three different types of pin adapters, which are threaded and ready to screw on to the base of the holders.
Adapter A: Overall measurement: 28mm long x 3.1mm diameter (step-up portion is 6.25mm L x 4.8mm diameter),
Adapter B: Overall measurement: 28mm long x 6mm diameter,
Adapter C: Overall measurement: 34.5mm long x 16mm diameter
All adapters have a threaded portion 5mm in length.


1)
Universal SEM Sample Holder
This holder will hold almost any sample from 3mm to 29mm in diameter plus various odd shaped samples, which one of their dimensions is not greater than 29mm. The samples are easily inserted or removed from the holder. The holder is made from aluminum and is supplied with four removable sample arms so that it can hold very small samples as well, and it provides good electrical contact to the stage.
The AMRAY base is the standard base and it measures: 48mm x 42mm x 12mm Thick.
For all other makes and models you can choose an Adapter Pin to screw
on
to the AMRAY base holder.

2)
Vertical Mount for Thin Samples; Flat Base
This holder is designed to hold thin samples vertically in the SEM or any microscope. It is 25mm in diameter and 10mm thick. Each of the two loader jaws can hold up to 3mm thick samples. The spring loader keeps thin samples vertical so that cross sections can be studied. This holder is very useful for cross sections of silicon wafers or multilayer capicators.
This holder can be adapted to any adapter pin listed above to accommodate your instrument.

3) Multi Pin Holder
The Multi Pin Holder is designed to save time. It accommodates 3 or 5 of ½" dia.(12.5mm) surface, 1/8" dia. (3.1 75910 Specimen Holders For SEM 10-14 mm) pin.
4)
ISI DS 130 and 150 First Stage Sample Mounts
It is 10mm in diameter, 5mm high, copper sample holder to fit in the first stage of the ISI DS 130 and 150 SEM's. The inner cylinder is height adjustable so that you can adjust the sample to the correct working distance.
| 75925 | SI First Stage Holder | each | 32.00 |

SEM Sample Holder Set
For your convenience we now carry a SEM Sample Holder Set to fill all of your needs. The set consists of one universal holder, one vertical mount holder for thin samples, one 3-pin and one 5-pin configuration holder with a key for the set screw all in a finely finished wood box. Please specify the base requirement for your instrument when ordering. Delivery time on this item is approximately 2 weeks.
| 75930 | SEM Sample Holder Set | set | 580.00 |
Pin Mount Stub Adapters
Made from aluminum, used to adapt 1/8" (3.1mm) pin diameter SEM stubs.
Available in 10, 15, 16mm diameter as well.

Cross Sectional Holder
Made from non-magnetic stainless steel with 3.1mm (1/8") diameter pin and adjustable angle turn-screw. Just insert specimens edge-on and observe the cross section directly.
| 75942-01 | Cross Sectional Holder | each | 95.00 |
Four-Pin Stub Holder
It accommodates four pin type, up to 12.5 (1/2") surface specimen stubs, with 1/8" (3.1mm) diameter pin.
| 75944-04 | Four-Pin Stub Holder | each | 60.00 |

Five 10mm Stub Holder
Accommodates five 10mm diameter specimen stubs, with 1/8" (3.1mm) diameter pin
| 75945-05 | Five 10 mm Stub Holder | each | 65.00 |

Thin Sample
Holder
Ideal for examination cross section of thin samples, such as wafers, multi-layer of capacitors, plastics, metals, etc.
- For most AMRAY: ½" diameter (12.7mm), 1/8" (3.1mm)dia. pin (3.1mm) with split openings up to ¼" (6.4mm). Available with either 8mm (5/16") pin height or 15mm (9/16") pin height.
- For ISI, JEOL, TOPCON: Double set screw for a secure holding of the specimen during observation. 15mm(9/16")(dia). x 10mm(3/8")(H), 6.4mm(1/4") split.
| 75948-08 | Thin Film Holder, 8mm(L) Pin | each | 40.00 | |
| 75948-15 | Thin Film Holder, 15mm (L) Pin | each | 30.00 | |
| 75948-10 | Thin Film Holder, 15x10mm Stub | each | 25.00 |

Metallurgical Mount
Accommodates up to 31.8 mm (1¼) diameter of a metallurgical specimen with at least 0.8 mm (1/8) clearance. Pin 3.1 mm (1/8), depth is 8 mm (5/16).
| 75952-01 | Metallurgical Mount | each | 62.00 |

STEM Holder
Allows for TEM sample studies in SEM using 3.05mm diameter grids. Holder is rotated so that the reflector faces the photomultiplier tube. Machined from aluminum Fits over the stub. When ordering the Universal holder please specify the make and the model of the microscope.
For the JEOL dovetail base for airlock loading,
please specify model of this microscope.
| 75954-01 | STEM Holder, Universal Model | each | 723.00 | |
| 75954-02 | STEM Holder, JEOL Model | each | 923.00 |
Universal Vise
A single set screw loading vise for fast and easy to hold specimens for SEM. The jaws are 1" (25mm) long, 7/16 (11mm) wide and 5/16" (8mm) high. 1.8"(3.1mm) pin.
| 75950-01 | Universal Vise | each | 120.00 |

Special Grids for SEM
Finder grids for SEM; a valuable tool for analytical studies. The grids are available in 10mm diameter and they can be placed directly on the stub surface and used to identify the area of interest in which the studies are performed.
| 80100-Cu | SEM, Finder Grids, Copper | 25/vial | 118.00 | |
| 80100-Ni | SEM, Finder Grids, Ni | 25/vial | 94.00 |

SEM
Finder Grid
Several features are incorporated for easier location of the specimen and identification of areas of special interest
- Referring to the annular rim identifies north, south, east and west.
- The four quadrant markers are tapered towards the center.
- 100 Radial sectors are easily identified by reference to decimal numbers in the annular rim and alphabet letters in the four quadrants.
- A matt surface on one side is for correct positioning – matt side up.
Specifications:
Overall Diameter 10 mm
Overall Thickness 50 ± microns
Available in Copper, Nickel or Gold
| 80101-Cu | SEM F1 Grid, Copper | 10/vial | 70.00 | |
| 80101-Ni | SEM F1 Grid, Nickel | 10/vial | 80.00 | |
| 80101-Au | SEM F1 Grid, Gold | 5/vial | 130.00 |
Beryllium Planchets
These planchets are prepared from high purity beryllium (min. 98.5%) by electro-fusion to provide vacuum tight (~1x10-9atm-cm3/sec) and ±10% dimensional tolerances.
Notes:
- Beryllium is a hazardous substance. Care should be taken seriously when working with this material.
- Beryllium is a strategic commodity that is controlled by the U.S. government for reasons of nuclear non-proliferation and antiterrorism. Its’ ECCN No is 1C230. If you export this material, you must follow the Export Administration Regulations. Diversion contrary to U.S. Law is prohibited
- Electron Microscopy Sciences is supplying this material for domestic use only. Not available for export.
- Following is the typical Specification Limits of our Be that supply by us:
Specification Limits
Lot Identification: Lot Number 5077
| Chemistry Composition | Unit | Value | Lower Limit | Upper Limit |
| Beryllium Assay | % | 99.00 | 98.5 | — |
| Beryllium Oxide | % | 0.90 | - | 1.50 |
| Iron Content | % | 0.1000 | - | 0.1300 |
| Aluminum Content | % | 0.04 | - | 0.10 |
| Magnesium Content | % | <0.0100 | - | 0.0800 |
| Silicon Content | % | 0.0300 | - | 0.0600 |
| Carbon Content | % | 0.13 | - | 0.15 |
| Other Metallic– each | % | <0.0400 | - | 0.0400 |
FIB
Sample Holder
Fortress™ FIB Holder with CastleGuard™ Protection
Fortress™ FIB Holders are reusable holders that secure FIB sample that are held in a specific orientation without the use of adhesives, adhesive tabs, or conductive paints. Fortress™ FIB Holders can be used to position a thin, whole or cut TEM grid / disk in an orientation such that either in-situ or an ex-situ. FIB lift-out technique can be used to attach a FIB-prepared sample. Physical protection of the mounted sample on the grid is provided with the CastleGuard™ protection design. Up to 30 Fortress FIB Holders can be stored in a single SS200 Sample Saver™ storage container. Features:
- Unique clamping mechanism secures sample without over tightening.
- Standard 1/8" pin mount fits most FIBs and SEMs.
- Peripheral support structure protects specimens during handling and transport.
- Economical design offers user to prepare and store samples on the same holder.
- Compatible with Sample Sver™ Stoage containers for secure stoage and transport in an inert environment.

Fortress™ FIB Holder – Low Profile
Low Profile Fortress™ FIB Holder to hold either a standard FIB lift out specimen on a grid or an H-Bar cut Sample
Fortress™ Sample Loader
Securely holds the Fortress™ Low Profile holder under a stereomicroscope and permits viewing from 2 angles without changing focus on the microscope.
| Cat. # | Description | Qty | Price | |
| 75956-01 | FIB sample Holder | each | 140.00 | Add to Cart |
| 75956-50 | Fortress™ Sample Loader for Low Profile | each | 60.00 | Add to Cart |

Fortress™ FIB Holder – High Profile
High Profile Fortress™ FIB Holder to hold a standard FIB lift out specimen on a grid
Fortress™ Sample Loader
Securely holds the Fortress™ High Profile holder under a stereomicroscope and permits viewing from 2 angles without changing focus on the microscope
| Cat. # | Description | Qty | Price | |
| 75957-01 | FIB sample Holder – High Profile | each | 100.00 | Add to Cart |
| 75957-50 | Fortress™ Sample Loader for High Profile | each | 60.00 | Add to Cart |










