Material Technology

The Model 1020 Plasma Cleaner automatically and quickly removes organic contamination (hydrocarbon) from electron microscopy (EM) specimens and specimen holders. A low energy, reactive gas plasma cleans without changing the specimen’s elemental composition or structural characteristics. The Model 1020 features easy-to-use front panel controls and an oil-free vacuum system for optimal processing.The nonequilibrium, high frequency plasma is generated with a gas mixture of 25% oxygen and 75% argon.