Conductive Adhesives

Used to adhere a sample to its mount while minimizing the charging effects of an electron beam on a non-conductive specimen, conductive adhesive for scanning electron microscopy is available in a wide range of designs and materials for a multitude of applications. At EMS, we carry a complete range of conductive adhesive types, including both conductive tape and conductive glue.

The primary materials used in conductive adhesives are carbon-based adhesives like graphite, and silver, the latter of which is typically employed when an extremely low electrical resistance is necessary for optimal imaging. The consistency of a conductive adhesive can vary based on the specific needs of the specimen. We offer a broad spectrum of conductive adhesive types at EMS, including those like copper foil tape, colloidal silver paste, graphite adhesives, and carbon conductive cement. These materials are also available in several different applicator styles, ranging from micro-tip pens and sprays to small adhesive tabs.

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Liquid; Colloidal Silver

Acetone base. Fast drying. Average grain size less than 10 um. Comes with a brush attached to the cap. Service temperature is 30 minutes at 200 deg C.
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Cat #: 12630 Description: Colloidal Silver Liquid Pack: 15 g Price: $58.50 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 12641 Description: Silver Paste Extender Pack: 25 mL Price: $11.00 Add to Quote:

Paste; Colloidal Silver

Clear Lacquer base. Thick base – Ideal for non-flowing required. Easily applied with micro spatula or wooden toothpick. Particle size ranging 0.4-1 um, 80% are less than 1 um. Cure in 16 to 20 hours at room temperature or 30 minutes at 125 – 150 deg C.
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Cat #: 12640 Description: Colloidal Silver Paste Pack: 25 g Price: $90.00 Add to Quote:

Electrodag 1415M

Electrodag 1415M is an economic silver-based shielding coating designed to provide high electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) coverage without sacrificing conductivity.

Graphite Adhesives

This product creates a smooth dry film with extra-long wear life, which results in strong adhesion to most substrates.
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Cat #: 12650 Description: Colloidal Graphite, Water Base Pack: 50 g Price: $12.50 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 12660 Description: Colloidal Graphite, Alcohol Base Pack: 30 g Price: $9.50 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 12661 Description: Colloidal Graphite Extender Pack: 30 mL Price: $9.00 Add to Quote:

EMS Conductive Graphene Carbon Paint, Water-based, 30g

This strong, water-based adhesive has an excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. Dries quickly to an ultra smooth finish in just 15 minutes and is non-hazardous. Water/oil resistant, anti cracking, blocks UVA and has no measurable VOCs.
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Cat #: 12660-26 Description: EMS Conductive Graphene Carbon Paint, Water-based Pack: 30 g Price: $42.00 Add to Quote:

Two Part Conductive Silver Paint

Electrically conductive epoxy is used for adhering samples and solderless connections. Cures within ten minutes at 100°F Ideal for bonding heat sensitive components.
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Cat #: 12642-14 Description: Two Part Silver Paint Pack: 14 g Price: $116.50 Add to Quote:

Leit-C-Plast

A special adhesive with very high electrical conductivity and permanent plasticity for the preparation of big specimens in SEM work.
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Cat #: 12667 Description: Leit-C-Plast Pack: 15 g Price: $63.50 Add to Quote:

Conductive Silver Pen

For making instant conductive silver traces. Ideal for SEM mounts. Solderable terminations with tin, lead, or silver solder are possible. Silver content: 39-45% with less than 10 micron.
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Cat #: 12644-01 Description: Conductive Silver Pen Pack: Each Price: $63.50 Add to Quote:

Flex Conductive Pen

This micro-tip pen is used for drawing flexible conductive silver traces on Mylar and any flex circuitry. Dries in minutes. 8.5g (0.3oz)
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Cat #: 12645-01 Description: Flex Conductive Pen Pack: Each Price: $87.00 Add to Quote:

Opaque White, Extra Fine Pen

Permanently mark on any surface in white color and the marking is waterproof. Ideal for SEM, marking sample identification on carbon tabs, aluminum stubs, conductive tape.The pen contains xylene
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Cat #: 72168-01 Description: Opague White Pen Pack: Each Price: $7.50 Add to Quote:

SEM Sample Mountant – Dual Use

This extraordinary mountant can be used as a temporary or permanent bond. The pen is composed of a fiber tip allowing for even and reproducable application. Free from any solvents, the base of the glue is acrylic. Can be used in SEM applications.
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Cat #: 12659 Description: SEM Sample Mountant - Dual Use Pack: Each Price: $8.50 Add to Quote:

CCC Carbon Adhesive

Electrically carbon conductive cement and thinner for scanning electron microscope sample mounting. After cement dries SEM viewing is possible of conductive samples. Non-conductive specimens need to be coated with carbon or metal.
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Cat #: 12664 Description: Ccc Carbon Adhesive Pack: 30 g Price: $74.00 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 12665 Description: Ccc Thinner Pack: 30 mL Price: $16.00 Add to Quote:

Tempfix Adhesive

Thermoplastic adhesive for mounting powders and small particles for SEM. Does not contain solvents and is stable in high vacuum. It is not sticky at room temperature but becomes adhesive at 40°C and melts at 120°C.
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Cat #: 12668 Description: Tempfix Adhesive Pack: Set Price: $63.50 Add to Quote:

Silver Conductive 18DB70X

18DB70X is a direct substitute for Silver Conductive Fluid 416. Specially formulated for areas requiring low VOC. Provides low ohms at very thin dry film thickness on most surfaces. Excellent long term shielding and grounding.
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Cat #: 12684-15 Description: Silver Conductive 18Db70X Pack: 15 g Price: $55.00 Add to Quote:

Silver Conductive Adhesive Paste 478SS

Conductive, silver-based polymer used for thick film coatings where liquid silver is not an option. Cured it has a very high Tg (glass transition temp) 153°F to prevent blocking. Superior adhesion to polyester film.
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Cat #: 12685-25 Description: Silver Adhesive 478Ss Thinner Pack: 25 mL Price: $10.50 Add to Quote:

Conductive Epoxy GOLD Paste

Epoxy Gold Paste is a gold-filled conductive bonding, exhibiting high electrical conductivity and bond strength. Used in preference to silver-epoxy to avoid silver migration problems, or when a higher signal is required.
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Cat #: 12640-01 Description: Gold Epoxy Paste Pack: 2 g Price: $312.50 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 12685-26 Description: Gold Thinner( Butyl Carbitol Acetate) Pack: 25 mL Price: $35.00 Add to Quote:

Conductive Gold-Paste

With one part adhesive it is not for permanent use. Use for testing and temporary work where a high signal is required from the adhesive. Gold content is ~75%, in organic binders and a solvent.
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Cat #: 12642 Description: EMS Conductive Gold-Paste Pack: 2 g Price: $339.00 Add to Quote:
Cat #: 12643 Description: EMS Conductive Gold-Paste Pack: 25 mL Price: $10.00 Add to Quote:

Graphite Conductive Adhesive 154

Easy-to-apply resistance coating provides high lubricity, conductivity, and excellent release properties to non-conductive substrates. Made from dispersion of colloidal graphite in isopropanol. Forms a thin film adherent layer.
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Cat #: 12691-30 Description: Graphite Conductive Adhesive 154 Pack: 30 g Price: $11.50 Add to Quote:

Carbon Conductive Adhesive 502

High temperature conductive paint withstands ambient temperatures of over 500°F. Remains flexible from –40 to over 500°F. Cures at room temperature. Good adhesion to substrate. Excellent oxidation resistance. Ready to use.
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Cat #: 12694-30 Description: Conductive Carbon Paint #502, 30 G Pack: 30 g Price: $20.00 Add to Quote:

Graphite Spray

An easy to use fast drying graphite spray to coat small samples. It produces a very flat, thin, and uniform graphite film. Its service temperature is up to 204°C.  It's electrical resistance is 1.2 kohm/sq" at 1 ml thickness.
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Cat #: 12648 Description: Graphite Spray Adhesive, 10Oz/Can Pack: 10 oz Price: $26.50 Add to Quote: