E-beam Evaporation

PVD or CVD Coating Equipment for SEM Sample Preparation? 

PVD and CVD are valuable processes, but one may be better for your operations than the other, depending on your goals. When determining the right approach, consider the nature of each process.

CVD creates higher-purity coatings because it uses gas-coating materials, making it ideal for SEM sample preparation. It's also excellent for uniform coating on pieces of any shape, which is suitable for conductive materials. PVD, conversely, offers exceptional abrasion and impact resistance, even with a thin film. PVD films can also withstand high temperatures, making them ideal for applications like solar technology in which the item will be exposed to intense heat.

Explore our equipment options for common applications:

• SEM sample preparation: MSE Supplies carries cost-effective and easy-to-operate devices like the Compact Magnetron Ion Sputtering Coater and the High Vacuum Magnetron Ion Sputtering Coater.
• High-quality thin film deposition coatings for metals and ceramics: Take a look at our high-performance compact sputter coating system, the Moorfield nanoPVD-S10A.
• High-quality thin film deposition coatings for metals and organics: An ideal choice for metals and organics is our high-performance compact thermal evaporation system, the Moorfield nanoPVD-T15D.
• Graphene growth: Use the precise control system, Moorfield nanoCVD-8G, for graphene growth. 
• Other 2D materials: The desktop automatic layer deposition (ALD) system, Anric Technologies Benchtop ALD system, offers excellent flexibility for a range of 2D materials.

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