Carbon films on Gold Grids

Product Description

Carbon films on gold grids are thin and highly transparent to electrons, offering fine grain and low contrast that does not interfere with specimen structure.

Supplied as packs of 25 or 50 grids in a grid box.

Carbon support films can be applied to other grid sizes, material or type. Further details available on request.

Exceptional Surface Quality for High-Resolution Imaging

The carbon-coated gold grids provide ultra-smooth and continuous films, minimizing imaging artifacts and maximizing contrast. This attribute makes them highly suitable for sensitive applications such as single-particle analysis and ultra-thin section imaging in TEM, STEM, and cryo-EM. Each grid is precisely engineered for optimal support of delicate specimens requiring accurate visualization at the nanometer scale.


Pure Materials for Analytical Precision

Constructed from 99.99% pure gold grids combined with an amorphous carbon film of ~99.9% purity, these support films reduce background noise and contamination risk. Their inert, non-toxic nature and lack of solubility ensure sample integrity and reproducibility in laboratory analyses. Supported by standard mesh sizes, they accommodate diverse specimen requirements in research and analytical applications.


Rigorous Handling and Storage Protocols

To maintain carbon film integrity, users should handle these grids using antistatic tools and gloves, avoiding any bending or contamination. The grids are packed in clean, dust-free, anti-static boxes to preserve their pristine condition. When stored at room temperature in sealed containers, the grids maintain indefinite shelf life, making them a dependable staple for electron microscopy laboratories.