AFM Stainless Steel Disks
For AFM applications requiring a magnetic substrate, SPI Supplies offers stainless steel mounting discs as a practical, inexpensive alternative to cleavable crystalline substrates.
Manufacturer: SPI Supplies — USA
Overview
For AFM applications requiring a magnetic substrate, SPI Supplies offers stainless steel mounting discs as a practical, inexpensive alternative to cleavable crystalline substrates. These discs are noted for the smoothness of their edges and the flatness of their surfaces, though they are not atomically flat in the way that V-1 grade HOPG or mica can be. Stainless steel substrates are especially useful when magnetic sample holders or magnetic AFM stages are used, since the disc itself is attracted to the mounting stage. They are supplied in bulk packs, making them a cost-effective choice for routine specimen mounting.
Dimensions and Packaging
Discs are available in 12 mm, 15 mm, and 25 mm diameters, with the 12 and 15 mm sizes supplied at 0.0325 in (0.826 mm) thickness. All disc sizes are packaged in quantities of 100 discs per pack.
Specifications
| Specification | AFM Stainless Steel Disks |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Diameters | 12 mm, 15 mm, 25 mm |
| Thickness | 0.0325 in (0.826 mm) |
| Packaging | Pack of 100 discs |
| Key Property | Magnetic substrate compatible with magnetic AFM sample stages |
| Typical Applications | AFM specimen mounting, especially where a magnetic substrate is required |