| Manufacturer | Luxor Tech |
|---|---|
| Product Series | LUXOR |
| Measurement principle | Electron Microscopy SEM & Elemental Mapping |
| Application | Scanning Electron Microscopy |
| Sample type | Carbon coating in air |
| Average coating time | 3 minutes including outgassing and venting steps |
| Maximum capacity | 7 samples |
LUXOR C is a fully automatic, compact carbon coater designed to create an extremely uniform, thin and homogeneous carbon layer on your non-conductive material. This helps to prevent charging and ensures accurate and repeatable results in elemental analysis when using an SEM ( e.g. Phenom series of desktop SEM microscopes) equipped with EDX/EDS detectors.
Benefits:
The LUXOR C is able to process up to 7 samples in one go and is a stand-alone carbon coater to prevent any cross-contamination from sputter coating with metals. It can support standard pin stubs, cylindrical stubs, and resin-embedded specimens. The holders are interchangeable with the LUXOR Au and LUXOR Pt sputter coaters, offering flexibility for labs that operate multiple coating systems.
The LUXOR C is remarkably easy to use. The required coating time 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 or current. It’s all fully automatic.
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The LUXORC is remarkably easy to use. The required coating time 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 or current. It’s all fully automatic.
The LUXORC is a stand-alone carbon coater to prevent any cross-contamination from sputter coating with metals.
The LUXORC is able to process up to 7 samples in one go. And while the carbon coating procedure is very precise, it is also remarkably fast
The unique ‘upside down’ design of the LUXORC means more protection for the operator and for your expensive SEM column
Despite its modest footprint and elegant appearance, the LUXORC is a robust, sturdy device. It is designed and manufactured to be used intensively and run hassle-free for many years.
LUXOR’s highly advanced metal coaters (Au/Pt/C) are extensively used for many applications within the field of materials science – such as pharma, life science,
electronics, polymers, ceramics, as well as for academic purposes.
Microplastics and plastic pollution
Microplastics and plastic pollution are increasingly significant global challenges. They persistently accumulate in the environment, contaminating ecosystems and food chains, and pose potential risks to human health. Furthermore, there is a lack of comprehensive international regulations to manage plastic production, use, and disposal. SEM plays a crucial role in studying the presence, composition, chemical properties, and degradation of these materials.
Pharmaceutical applications
The pharmaceutical industry encounters significant challenges in drug development and must maintain strict quality control. SEM is instrumental in addressing these issues by allowing for detailed material characterisation, particle analysis, and the evaluation of drug formulation homogeneity. Given the organic composition of many drugs, sputter coating is often required to achieve clear, high-resolution imaging, which facilitates accurate analysis.
Green and renewable energy
Batteries, wind turbines, and solar panels provide sustainable energy solutions, but they face challenges related to material degradation, efficiency, and longevity. SEM helps address these challenges by revealing contaminations, chemical composition, microstructural defects, wear, and failure mechanisms at the nanoscale.
Food security and sustainable agriculture
SEM can also play a crucial role in food security and sustainable agriculture by providing detailed insights into soil quality, crop diseases, and the morphology, appearance, and texture of essential steps in SEM analysis, as they ensure that samples are properly prepared for imaging. This preparation prevents charging
effects and allows for high-resolution imaging of fine details such as cell structures and surface morphology.
Recyclable products
Recycled products and textiles contribute to sustainability by reducing waste, saving raw materials, and lowering environmental impact. To ensure their quality, SEM is used to analyse the microstructure and surface characteristics of these materials. Since many recycled materials — especially textiles and polymers — are non-conductive, sputter coating is employed to prevent charging effects and improve image resolution. SEM often uses techniques such as Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) to analyse elemental composition and backscattered electron imaging to reveal compositional contrast, allowing for a more comprehensive assessment of recycled material quality.
Battery materials
Battery materials—such as cathodes and anodes—are often composed of non-conductive or low-conductivity components, which makes them challenging to characterise using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). To obtain high-resolution images and reliable elemental analysis via energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy
(EDS), surface conductivity is crucial. One common and effective solution is to apply a thin carbon coating to the sample surface.
STANDARD SAMPLE PREPARATION STATION
The LUXOR standard sample preparation station can simultaneously hold up to 6 x 12 mm sample stubs for metal coating. It is an easily accessible sample preparation table with 3 elastomer feet that also acts as the lid for the coating reactor.
SAMPLE HOLDER FOR MOUNTED/EMBEDDED SAMPLES
The LUXOR sample holder for mounted/embedded samples can hold all types of samples that are mounted or embedded into resins with diameter ranging from 25 mm to 40 mm and height from 10 mm to 50 mm.
LUXOR GOLD TARGET
| Manufacturer | Luxor Tech |
|---|---|
| Product Series | LUXOR |
| Measurement principle | Electron Microscopy SEM & Elemental Mapping |
| Application | Scanning Electron Microscopy |
| Sample type | Au coating in air or argon |
| Gold layer thickness | 1 to 100 nm (continuously selectable) |
| Maximum capacity | 7 samples |
| Average coating time | 5 minutes |
The LUXOR Au is a fully automated metal coater that creates an extremely uniform, thin and homogeneous gold layer on your non-conductive material. Renowned for their speedy operation and ease of use, the LUXOR applies a fine gold coating from 1 to 100 nm thickness in a controlled and accurate manner allowing users to get the very best SEM imaging quality from samples.
BENEFITS OF METAL COATING
• Reduced microscope beam damage
• Increased thermal conduction
• Reduced sample charging (increased conduction)
• Improved secondary electron emission
• Reduced beam penetration with improved edge resolution
• Protects beam sensitive specimens
The LUXOR Au is typically used for SEM imaging applications where sample charging might be an issue. Metal coatings created using LUXOR strongly reduce sample charging by increasing conduction. They improve secondary electron emission, allowing the microscope’s detectors to pick up more hi-res imaging details. Metal coatings also reduce beam penetration, which significantly improves edge resolution and prevent sensitive samples from being damaged.
The unique ‘upside down’ design of the LUXOR Au makes sure that loose particles will be removed during the coating process which helps to protect the SEM from contamination and damage.
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UNIQUE A² TECHNOLOGY
Generate remarkably uniform, thin and homogeneous gold or platinum coatings for improved SEM analysis.
UPSIDE DOWN DESIGN
Process up to 7 samples at once using the unique design. Allows for easy, accessible sample loading and ensures any loose particles are removed during the coating process.
COMPLETELY AUTOMATED
Highly innovative, fully automated metal coating system applies a fine grain platinum or gold coating from 1 to 100 nm thickness. Built in touch screen – simply set thickness and push start.
TRIPLE FUNCTIONALITY
More than just a gold coater. It also offers a preset vacuum level mode to protect sensitive samples and provides a time-based sample drying mode.
ROBUST DESIGN, MADE IN GERMANY
With a modest footprint and elegant appearance, the LUXOR Au is a robust, sturdy system designed to be used intensively and run hassle-free for the life of the system.
LUXOR’s highly advanced metal coaters (Au/Pt) are extensively used for many applications within the field of materials science – such as pharma, life science,
electronics, polymers, ceramics, as well as for academic purposes.
STANDARD SAMPLE PREPARATION STATION
The LUXOR standard sample preparation station can simultaneously hold up to 6 x 12 mm sample stubs for metal coating. It is an easily accessible sample preparation table with 3 elastomer feet that also acts as the lid for the coating reactor.
SAMPLE HOLDER FOR MOUNTED/EMBEDDED SAMPLES
The LUXOR sample holder for mounted/embedded samples can hold all types of samples that are mounted or embedded into resins with diameter ranging from 25 mm to 40 mm and height from 10 mm to 50 mm.
LUXOR GOLD TARGET
| Manufacturer | Luxor Tech |
|---|---|
| Product Series | LUXOR |
| Measurement principle | Electron Microscopy SEM & Elemental Mapping |
| Application | Scanning Electron Microscopy |
| Sample type | Au coating in air or argon, Pt in Argon |
| Gold/Platinum layer thickness | 1 to 100 nm (continuously selectable) |
| Maximum capacity | 7 samples |
| Average coating time | 5 minutes |
The LUXOR Pt is a fully automated metal coater that creates an extremely uniform, thin and homogeneous Gold or Platinum layer on your non-conductive material. Renowned for their speedy operation and ease of use, the LUXOR applies a fine gold coating from 1 to 100 nm thickness in a controlled and accurate manner allowing users to get the very best SEM imaging quality from samples.
The LUXOR Pt is typically used for high resolution FEG-SEM imaging applications up to 1,000,000x magnification where sample charging might be an issue. Metal coatings created using LUXOR strongly reduce sample charging by increasing conduction. They improve secondary electron emission, allowing the microscope’s detectors to pick up more hi-res imaging details. Metal coatings also reduce beam penetration, which significantly improves edge resolution and prevent sensitive samples from being damaged.
The unique ‘upside down’ design of the LUXOR Pt makes sure that loose particles will be removed during the coating process which helps to protect the SEM from contamination and damage.
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UNIQUE A² TECHNOLOGY
Generate remarkably uniform, thin and homogeneous gold or platinum coatings for improved SEM analysis.
UPSIDE DOWN DESIGN
Process up to 7 samples at once using the unique design. Allows for easy, accessible sample loading and ensures any loose particles are removed during the coating process.
COMPLETELY AUTOMATED
Highly innovative, fully automated metal coating system applies a fine grain platinum or gold coating from 1 to 100 nm thickness. Built in touch screen – simply set thickness and push start.
TRIPLE FUNCTIONALITY
More than just a gold or Platinum coater. It also offers a preset vacuum level mode to protect sensitive samples and provides a time-based sample drying mode.
ROBUST DESIGN, MADE IN GERMANY
With a modest footprint and elegant appearance, the LUXOR Pt is a robust, sturdy system designed to be used intensively and run hassle-free for the life of the system.
LUXOR’s highly advanced metal coaters (Au/Pt) are extensively used for many applications within the field of materials science – such as pharma, life science,
electronics, polymers, ceramics, as well as for academic purposes.
STANDARD SAMPLE PREPARATION STATION
The LUXOR standard sample preparation station can simultaneously hold up to 6 x 12 mm sample stubs for metal coating. It is an easily accessible sample preparation table with 3 elastomer feet that also acts as the lid for the coating reactor.
SAMPLE HOLDER FOR MOUNTED/EMBEDDED SAMPLES
The LUXOR sample holder for mounted/embedded samples can hold all types of samples that are mounted or embedded into resins with diameter ranging from 25 mm to 40 mm and height from 10 mm to 50 mm.
LUXOR GOLD TARGET
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