Electron Microscopy Sciences Clear Acryl, Thermoplastic

Electron Microscopy Sciences When preparation requirements include less expensive, uniform size and shape, and short processing times, hot mounting is ideal. Hot mounting takes place under pressure in a mounting press with the mounting resin. A temperature of up to 200 degree c, and a pressure of up to 50kn are then applied. Hot mounting processes are done with thermoplastic resins and thermo-setting resins. Thermoplastic resins melt when heated, so repeating the process with the same specimen is possible. Thermoplastic resins harden during a chemical reaction with or without pressure so high pressure is not necessary during heating and cooling. This process is good when mounting fragile specimens. Thermo-setting resins cure at elevated temperatures under pressure and cannot be re-melted after mounting. - EMS (Additional S&H or Hazmat Fees May Apply)