SEM / TEM Sample Preparation
Category: SEM Sputter & Carbon Coaters
TurboQ E Turbo-Pumped Carbon Coater
The TurboQ E from Quorum Technologies is a fully automated turbo-pumped carbon coater specifically optimized for TEM and high-resolution SEM/FE-SEM/FIB-SEM. Achieving an ultra-clean vacuum of 1 x 10⁻⁶ mbar, it is the premier high vacuum carbon evaporation coater for producing amorphous carbon film coating for biological TEM sections and high-purity support films.
Featuring an automatic carbon rod coater head and a standard 50mm rotating/tilt stage, the TurboQ E ensures uniform carbon coating of non-conductive samples. With its integrated Film Thickness Monitor (FTM) and rapid cycle times, it provides unmatched precision for EDS elemental analysis in SEM and sample prep for Tungsten / LaB₆ SEM.
✓ 1 x 10⁻⁶ mbar Vacuum ✓ Carbon Rod/Fibre Source ✓ FTM Included
Carbon Rod
Evaporation
Evaporation
Turbo Pumped
10⁻⁶ mbar
10⁻⁶ mbar
50mm Tilt
Stage
Stage
Touch Screen
Control
Control
FTM Thickness
Monitor
Monitor
Technical Specifications: TurboQ E Carbon Coater
| Quorum TurboQ E Performance Data | |
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| Instrument Type | Turbo-Pumped Carbon Rod Evaporation Coater |
| Vacuum System | Turbomolecular Pump + Rotary Backing Pump |
| Ultimate Vacuum | 1 x 10-6 mbar (High Vacuum Carbon Coater) |
| Carbon Source | 3.2 mm Diameter Carbon Rods (Standard) / Fibre (Optional) |
| Evaporation Current | 5 - 75 A (Programmable Current Control) |
| Chamber Size | 150 mm Diameter x 220 mm High Borosilicate Glass |
| Specimen Stage | Short & Tall 50 mm Ø Tilt Stages (65 / 145 mm height) |
| Thickness Monitor | Film Thickness Monitor (FTM) Included |
| Dimensions & Weight | 440 x 556 x 551 mm | 38 kg (Approx.) |
Descriptive Features: Carbon Rod/Fibre Evaporation
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Advanced Carbon Rod Coater for TEM Grids Specifically engineered for depositing high-density films required for carbon coating TEM grids for imaging and biological research.
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Ultra High Vacuum Performance The ultra high vacuum coater 1x10-6 mbar TurboQ E environment ensures zero hydrocarbon contamination, critical for high-resolution imaging.
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Motorized Rotating and Tilting Stages Includes short and tall 50 mm Ø tilt stages to ensure uniform carbon coating of complex 3D samples.
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Recipe-Driven Touchscreen Workflow The touchscreen EM coater stores multiple pre-set and custom recipe coating profiles for high-throughput labs.
Applications: Microscopy & Analysis
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EDS Elemental Analysis in SEM Provides an ultra-thin conductive carbon coating for EDS elemental analysis in SEM that is transparent to X-rays, ensuring accuracy.
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High-Resolution FE-SEM Imaging Achieve fine grain coating for >200k magnification imaging by depositing high-purity carbon films on sensitive nanotechnology samples.
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Biological TEM Support A specialized carbon coater for biological TEM sections, providing stable support films for thin-sectioned specimens.
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Sample Preparation for FIB-SEM Analysis The sample preparation for FIB-SEM analysis benefits from protective carbon layers that stabilize the surface during ion milling.
TurboQ E Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The price varies based on pump requirements. Please request a TurboQ E quotation for official INR pricing.
Yes, carbon coating for EDS elemental analysis in SEM is a core application, as carbon does not interfere with spectra.
The TurboQ E reaches an ultra high vacuum coater 1x10-6 mbar level using its integrated turbomolecular pump.
Yes, a high-precision Film Thickness Monitor (FTM) is included as standard for reproducible results.