Succesfull industrial and academic SEM labs where image quality and high-resolution imaging are of paramount importance consistently choose LUXOR sputter coaters.
The LUXORAu sputter coater is an advanced, fully automatic sputtering device for use with desktop SEM or floormodel SEM for magnifications up to 50.000x.
The LUXORAu is also renowned for its ease of use and quick, hassle-free operation.
Technology
The LUXORAu is typically used for SEM imaging applications up to 50.000x magnification where sample charging might be an issue. It applies the unique A² technology to coat your samples in air or argon with a homogeneous gold or gold/palladium layer.
The LUXORAu sputter coater comes with all accessories and auxiliary parts, Combined with the optional vacuum pump it forms a fully functional sputter coating unit. Sample holders for standard pin stubs, cylindrical stubs and resin embedded samples are also available.
If you are looking for a high-resolution sputter coater for imaging applications above 50,000x then also check out the LUXOR Pt high resolution sputter coater.
Want to learn more about coating technology? Download here our 4 part E-book on sputter technology for electron microscopy
Benefits
FULL AUTOMATION AND EASE OF USE
First of all, the LUXORAu is remarkably easy to use. The required coating thickness is selected with the built-in touchscreen, and the coating process can be initiated simply by pushing the START button. No need for manual intervention to control the pump, voltage, vacuum, current or timer. It’s all fully automatic.
SUPERIOR GOLD COATING RESOLUTION
Field tests clearly show that the LUXORAu generates more homogeneous and consistent gold or gold/palladium coatings, compared to other coating instruments in the market. Furthermore, the A² technology ensures identical, reproducible coating results, day after day and year after year.
INCREASED SPEED & EFFICIENCY
The LUXORAu is able to process up to 7 samples in one go. And while the gold coating procedure is very precise, it is also remarkably fast.
ADVANCED OPERATOR AND SEM PROTECTION
The unique ‘upside down’ design of the LUXORAu means more protection for the operator and for your expensive SEM column.
ROBUST DESIGN, MADE IN GERMANY
Despite its modest footprint and elegant appearance, the LUXORAu is a robust, sturdy device. It is designed and manufactured to be used intensively and run hassle-free for many years.
Features and specifications
- Coating with gold or gold/palladium in air or argon
- Maximum capacity: 7 x Ø 12.5 mm or 3 x Ø 25 mm stubs
- Average coating time: 5 minutes based on a 10 nm gold or gold/palladium coating
- Additional high vacuum mode for outgassing
- Additional low vacuum (150 Pa) mode for drying sensitive samples
- Process time: 1 to 600 minutes (continuously selectable)
- Low energy dual stage pump (to be ordered separately)
- Vacuum & drying modes: 7 Pa to 150 Pa (continuously selectable)
- Process time: 1 to 600 minutes (continuously selectable)
- Coating thickness: 1 to 100 nm (continuously selectable)
- Advised coating thickness for gold or gold/palladium is between 5 and 15nm
- Plasma reactor: Borosilicate glass Ø 100 mm x 150 mm height
- Implosion shield: PET Ø 120 mm x 150 mm height
- Vacuum connector: DN 16 KF
- Gas supply: Environmental air (1 bar) or argon (0,6 bar)
- Dimensions: 340 x 340 x 290 (mm, W x D x H)
- Weight: 11 kg
Vacuum pump
- Can be ordered separately as “pump kit” including
- Two-stage roughing-pump with a pump capacity of 4.8 m³/h
- Metal vacuum hose, DN 16 KF, length 1 m
- 2 x fittings and 2 x seals DN 16 KF
- 1 x oil mist filter