EM-Tec transmission-EBSD sample holders for TEM and FIB grids
EBSD analysis is a powerful microstructural crystallographic characterisation technique for crystalline or polycrystalline materials. Standard EBSD analysis on bulk samples and surfaces is performed on high-tilt samples (typically 70° from horizontal). The EBSD pattern reveals the crystal orientation and in polycrystalline materials the variation of orientation amongst the crystals. For optimum EBSD results, deformation-free, polished surfaces are needed.
Transmission EBSD (t-EBSD) analysis is only possible on (very) thin TEM specimens on a TEM grid or on a TEM lamella attached to a FIB grid. EBSD analysis on thin samples can be performed in backscatter mode at 70° tilt (from horizontal) or transmision mode at 20° (from horizontal). For transmission EBSD or t-EBSD it is imperative that transmitted electrons can reach the EBSD detector without any obstruction.
EM-Tec t-EBSD holders are specifically designed to generate transmission Kikuchi patterns. The t-EBSD holders include an opening of Ø2mm in the base. The top is formed by a fork-shaped phosphor bronze clip which clamps the TEM or FIB grid so that t-EBSD imaging and analysis is possible over the Ø2mm area.
EM-Tec t-EBSD holders are available with one to three TEM grid capacity. The choice of configurations include:
- EM-Tec T1 t-EBSD sample holder for a single TEM grid or FIB grid, standard Ø3.2mm (1/8”) pin to be mounted on existing pre-tilt holders
- EM-Tec T3 t-EBSD sample holder for three TEM grids or FIB grids, standard Ø3.2mm (1/8”) pin to be mounted on existing pre-tilt holders
- EM-Tec TE1 t-EBSD sample holder kit for a single TEM grid or FIB grid with 70° and 20° pre-tilt, pin / M4
- EM-Tec TE3 t-EBSD sample holder kit for three TEM grids or FIB grid with 70° and 20° pre-tilt, pin / M4
Capacity, size and compatibility of EM-Tec t-EBSD sample holders and kits
| Product # | Style | Tilt angles | Size w/o pin | TEMT-EBSD Grid capacity | Compatibility |
| 12-002371 | EM-Tec T1 | – t-EBSD | 6x11x4.5mm | 1 | 3.2mm SEM pin stub |
| 12-002373 | EM-Tec T3 | – t-EBSD | 16x11x4.5mm | 3 | 3.2mm SEM pin stub |
| 12-002271 | EM-Tec TE1 | 70° /20° t-EBSD | Ø12.7 x 30mm | 1 | 3.2mm SEM pin stub |
| 12-002273 | EM-Tec TE3 | 70° /20° t-EBSD | Ø12.7 x 30mm | 3 | 3.2mm SEM pin stub |
| 12-003271 | EM-Tec TE1 | 70° /20° t-EBSD | Ø12.7 x 30mm | 1 | M4 thread |
| 12-003273 | EM-Tec TE3 | 70° /20° t-EBSD | Ø12.7 x 30mm | 3 | M4 thread |
Ordering information:
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Replacement TEM grid clips for EM-Tec t-EBSD holders
EM-Tec replacement TEM grid clips for EM-Tec t-EBSD holders, includes three M2 x 3mm brass screw (pkg/3)
£43.45 Add to basket -
TE1 t-EBSD holder for single TEM / FIB lift-out grid – pin
EM-Tec TE1 t-EBSD holder for single TEM / FIB Lift-out grid- pin (each)
£199.68 Add to basket -
E3 t-EBSD holder for three TEM / FIB lift-out grid s- pin
EM-Tec TE3 t-EBSD holder for three TEM / FIB lift-out grids – pin (each)
£335.73 Add to basket -
EM-Tec special Molybdenum TEM grid clip for EM-Tec t-EBSD holders, plus M2 x 3mm stainless steel screw
EM-Tec special molybdenum TEM grid clip for EM-Tec t-EBSD holders, includes three M2 x 3mm stainless steel screws (pkg/3)
£43.45 Add to basket -
EBSD holder for a single TEM / FIB lift-out grid – pin
EM-Tec TE1 t-EBSD holder for a single TEM / FIB lift-out grid – pin (each)
£171.60 Add to basket -
TE3 t-EBSD holder for three TEM / FIB lift-out grids – pin
EM-Tec TE3 t-EBSD holder for three TEM / FIB lift-out grids – pin (each)
£307.21 Add to basket -
TE1 t-EBSD holder for single TEM / FIB lift-out grid – M4
EM-Tec TE1 t-EBSD holder for single TEM / FIB Lift-out grid- M4 (each)
£197.93 Add to basket -
TE3 t-EBSD holder for three TEM / FIB lift-out grid – M4
EM-Tec TE3 t-EBSD holder for three TEM / FIB lift-out grid – M4 (each)
£333.98 Add to basket