Retainers for ultra high vacuum reference standards

SKU: GTP6065   |   Availability ⓘ

Retainers for ultra high vacuum reference standards

SKU: GTP6065   |   Availability ⓘ
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AU $480.00 Regular price

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Retainers for Ultra High Vacuum Compatible Micro and Macro Analysis Standard for Surface & X-ray Analysis (No standards)

  • UHV (ultrahigh vacuum) compatible (10-10 torr)
  • Suitable for spectral and intensity references for EDS, WDS, EPMA, Auger, XPS, ESCA, etc. 
  • Custom and standard reference material configurations are available
  • Rectangular or circular retainers holding from 6 to 37 reference standards
  • Retainers machined from SS304
  • Custom mounting bases available

Analysis accuracies of 1-2% (relative) are possible only when appropriate standards are used. UHV systems cannot accept commonly available standard sets because of outgassing of mount materials and degradation from electron beam heating. The use of bakelite, plastic or epoxy embedded standards under UHV conditions have prevented accurate analysis. These inaccuracies are caused by compromised vacuum levels and contaminated reference standards. Also, standardless techniques give no indication that some elements may not be accounted for or are present in an oxide phase.

Reference standards supplied with the UHV-EL, which contain only UHV compatible materials, can be used to characterise the transmission of the electron energy analyser, determine peak shapes, resolution, energies and sensitivity factors.

Since generalised sensitivity factors cannot be used with a reasonable degree of accuracy, even for the same instrument model, it is necessary for these factors to be determined for each unique instrument, on a continuing basis. Conditions will change over time because of peak shift, amplifier settings and spectrometer tolerances.

Available:

Code Description
GTP6065 UHV-EL 6 Rectangular Retainer, 9 x 12mm, 6 spaces
GTP6066 UHV-EL 9 Square Retainer, 13 x 12mm, 9 spaces
GTP6067 UHV-EL 12 Rectangular Retainer, 17 x 12mm, 12 spaces
GTP6068 UHV-EL 15 Rectangular Retainer, 21 x 12mm, 15 spaces
GTP6069 UHV-EL 18 Rectangular Retainer, 25 x 12mm, 18 spaces
GTP6070 UHV-EL 37 Round Retainer, 25mm diameter, 37 spaces

Custom Ordering Information for UHV-EL Standards

Construction and Design
The retainer is precision machined from stainless steel 304. Each retainer has holes machined with a 0.13mm boss at the top. All reference standards are precisely referenced within 0.13mm of the top surface. This recess protects the reference standard surfaces from contamination and scratching and also minimizes the possibility of X-ray fluorescence from the retainer. The reference standards, which are of various thicknesses, are retained by SS304 clips which are inserted from the back of the mount. The round UHV-EL-37 is laser engraved to assist in locating the desired reference standard using electron

Reference standards are individually sized and polished according to the properties of the material. Cross contamination and smearing is avoided.

If a reference standard surface gets roughened from excessive ion beam sputtering or is too highly oxidised, it can be easily removed and replaced in your laboratory. Tools and clips are provided. If bulk materials are not available for some reference standards, powders are used. They are consolidated with silver flake and the powder grains metallographically polished. Many insulators prepared this way are sufficiently conductive for X-ray and Auger analysis without carbon coating; all minerals and glasses are coated with ~20nm of carbon. The silver can be used for reference when determining sensitivity factors.

Custom Preparation
Your materials may be inserted into one of the retainers described using careful techniques. Electron beam X-ray techniques and reference standards - which are charge sensitive - can be carbon coated. All nonconductive minerals and glasses are coated with ~20nm of carbon.

Shipping
UHV-EL-37 circular retainer reference standards are shipped in a VACU-STORR container. It is optional for other configurations or custom orders.

Certification
The purity or composition of each reference standard is certified by the manufacturer. The SRM classes and certified alloys are NIST traceable, please see information on Reference Standards and Alloys below.

Images are illustrative only. Please check product details before ordering.

Updated: 09-02-2025
Code Size Pack Size Availability* Price (ex GST)
GTP6065 6 spaces Each 3 weeks AU $480.00
GTP6066 9 spaces Each 3 weeks AU $558.00
GTP6067 12 spaces Each 3 weeks AU $665.00
GTP6068 15 spaces Each 3 weeks AU $768.00
GTP6069 18 spaces Each 3 weeks AU $884.00
GTP6070 37 spaces Each 3 weeks AU $1,124.00

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X weeks – the estimated lead time, based on the average time taken previously to fill orders from this particular supplier. Lead times are from when we receive your order until when we fill your order. For delivery times, please see shipping information below.

In Stock – Plenty of stock on the shelf, ready to ship.

No ETA – our supplier has advised they cannot provide an accurate ETA. Generally there is some issue with supply, and it may be more than 6 months.

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Order Value Shipping and Handling charges
Greater than $200 - (exceptionally heavy or Dangerous Goods excluded). Free
Less than $200 $20
Express shipping $30

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Regular shipping
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WA, NT and non-metro areas

 4-10 business days 
Express shipping
Australia wide   1-2 business days

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Charges:

Order Value Shipping and Handling charges
Greater than $200 - (exceptionally heavy or Dangerous Goods excluded). Free
Less than $200 $26 Minimum Charge

Heavy items (e.g. benchroll or large quantities of microscope slides) may require an additional freight charge - please ask for a quote.

DANGEROUS GOODS shipped to New Zealand: Dangerous goods will be air-freighted and the freight charge billed at cost. Typically, this will be about AUD $600AUD to New Zealand (Up to 2kg).

Delivery times: by air with signature on delivery, depending on courier, delivery can take 3-14 working days. Customs delays are unpredictable and can extend the delivery. Due to COVID19 delivery times have been extended through the couriers and are out of our control.

Shipping to Rest of World Destinations

Contact us for a quote for shipping. 

Delivery times: by air with signature on delivery, depending on courier, delivery can be 7-21 working days. Customs delays are unpredictable and can extend the delivery time. Due to COVID19 delivery times have been extended through the couriers and are out of our control.

DANGEROUS GOODS shipped outside Australia: Not available

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All products are guaranteed as advertised. Defective products should be returned to us for replacement or credit. Please contact us prior to returning goods. 

We endeavour to provide accurate descriptions, illustrations, prices and stock availability, but errors and omissions are possible. All quotations are E&OE (Errors and Omissions Excepted) 

LIABILITY

All products are intended for laboratory applications only and the user assumes all responsibility involved in use and handling. We accept no liability for loss or damage resulting from the use or abuse of our products. 

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