Conductive SEM Coating Fluid
Cost-effective alternative to vacuum sputter coating


  Conductive SEM Coating Fluid     
Introduction

The BEL-1 conductive ionic SEM coating fluid offers a simple and cost-effective alternative for coating non-conductive sample with a conductive surface layer. Instead of using a sputter coater with a precious metal target, the sample needs to be immersed in a diluted conductive SEM coating solution for several minutes.

Features of the BEL-1 conductive ionic SEM coating fluid are:

  • Excellent permeability and high electrical conductivity
  • Water-soluble and environmentally friendly coating agent for SEM observation
  • Compatible with most non-conductive materials and fixed biological samples
  • Based on polythiophene conductive polymer
  • Conductivity: 250 S/cm
  • Efficient in use
  • Dilution, immersion and drying procedures can enhance conductivity
  • Best results obtained with 1-3kV SEM beam voltage

 

The BEL-1 conductive ionic SEM coating fluid needs a 10-20x dilution when used. Only prepare the amount which is directly needed and do not store diluted fluids. The sample must be immersed and completely dried afterwards using a blower.
Storage of the BEL-1 conductive ionic SEM coating fluid should be preferably at 4-8 °C, but since it is water based: Do not Freeze.

Rat Kidney stained Glomerulus
 Rat Kidney stained Glomerulus

Sample preparation conditions (4 ° C): After fixing with 2% glutaraldehyde, shred (thickness approx. 0.5 mm) and re-fix ⇒ Fix with 1% osmium tetroxide 2 hours ⇒ DW wash 10 minutes, 6 times ⇒ 1% tannic acid Aqueous solution 3 hours ⇒ DW washing 10 minutes, 6 times ⇒ 1% osmium tetroxide fixation 2 hours ⇒ DW washing 10 minutes, 3 times ⇒ 2% BEL-1 (70% ethanol) 2 hours immersion ⇒ Blower, cold air dryer drying Observation conditions : SE detector (mixed mix), acceleration voltage 3KV, WD20, emission current (0.8 to 4.7μA)

Kimwipe stained
Kimwipe

BEL-1 7% (diluted solution: DW) soaked for 5 minutes. Drying: blower, cold air dryer

More examples of biological sample conductive coating More examples of material sample conductive coating

Courtesy of St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Electron Microscope Research Facility Chisako Sasaki

Technical Support Bulletin: BEL-1 Conductive SEM Coating Fluid

Ordering information for BEL-1 conductive ionic SEM coating fluid

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BEL-1 Conductive SEM coating fluid, 10ml	 bottle BEL-1 Conductive SEM coating fluid, 10ml bottle
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52-008001 BEL-1 Conductive SEM coating fluid, 10ml bottle
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each €259,00

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