Support Film on Grids

Support Film on grids has become a main product line for us since the demand for high quality coated grids has increased. To make your microscopy work easier and to save you a great deal of time we offer you a complete line. All of our coated grids are optically checked followed by batch testing in the EM. Packed in grid storage box. All the grids below (except for the Beryllium Support Films) are also available with the following options:

• Molybdenum grids in place of Au, Cu, or Ni
• As Silicone free
• With ultra-thin thickness (thickness can be requested)
• Extra thick thickness

NOTE: All of our film is laid on the shiny side of the grid.

Formvar/Carbon Film:

Hexagonal Mesh Standard A Thickness

A formvar coated grid, stabilized with evaporated carbon film. This type of coating is excellent for specimen support, especially for ultra thin sections. The thickness range is as follows:

Standard Option A: 10 nm Formvar and 1 nm Carbon
Standard Option B (SB): 10 nm Formvar and 3-4 nm Carbon
Standard Option C (SC): 10 nm Formvar and 20-30 nm Carbon
Ultra-Thin Option A (UA): 5-6 nm Formvar and 1 nm Carbon
Ultra-Thin Option B (UB): 5-6 nm Formvar and 3-4 nm Carbon
Ultra-Thin Option C (UC): 5-6 nm Formvar and 20-30 nm Carbon
Thick Option A (TA): 15-20 nm Formvar and 1 nm Carbon
Thick Option B (TB): 15-20 nm Formvar and 3-4 nm Carbon
Thick Option C (TC): 15-20 nm Formvar and 20-30 nm Carbon
Extra Thick Option A (EA): 25-50 nm Formvar and 1 nm Carbon
Extra Thick Option B (EB): 25-50 nm Formvar and 3-4 nm Carbon
Extra Thick Option C (EC): 25-50 nm Formvar and 20-30 nm Carbon

Technical Tips

Picking up of Carbon Film
Reaction of Ni and Cu Grids