[labnetwork] using carbon-tapes for XPS samples

[Jerry Hunter]

You can also use Indium foil. It’s more sticky and vacuum compatible. The melt temp is ~150C, so be careful heating.

Jerry Hunter 

> On Dec 16, 2020, at 7:33 AM, Jerry Hunter <jerry.hunter at wisc.edu> wrote:
> 
> I’ve used carbon tape many times in XPS. Stick the tape to a glass slide then samples to the tape and put the glass slide on the holder with clips. That avoids getting carbon tape on your holder.
> 
> If you need the best vacuum then the carbon tape is not a good idea.
> 
> Jerry Hunter 
> 
>> On Dec 15, 2020, at 7:23 PM, Saba Sadeghi <saba.sadeghi at uwaterloo.ca> wrote:
>> 
>> Dear all,
>> 
>> We have an ultra-high vacuum XPS system. We need to load smaller samples that wouldn't fit into the substrate holder of the system. 
>> Would you recommend double-coated carbon tapes for loading samples? Is there a chance of contaminating the system with the carbon tape usage?
>> 
>> In case the samples need to be heated, do you have any recommendation? I do appreciate your input on the matter.
>> 
>> Best regards,
>> Saba Sadeghi, PhD
>> Quantum Devices Fabrication Scientist
>> Institute for Quantum Computing, University of Waterloo
>> Phone: 519-888-4567 ext. 31111
>> Email: saba.sadeghi at uwaterloo.ca
>> 
>> 
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