MFP-3D Application Kits for AFM Imaging

Asylum Research offers a variety of Application Kits for various AFM imaging modes. These kits provide users with all the accessories needed to successfully perform a specific imaging method. Each kit includes cantilevers specifically suited for the application work, a sample with a reference image, technical notes, and may also include other application-specific items.

Phase Imaging

• 10 AC240-TS cantilevers
• 10 AC160-TS cantilevers
• SEBS sample

MFM

• 10 Standard Asylum MFM cantilevers
• Hard disk sample with reference image
• Tip magnetizer

Spring Constant Calibration

• Cantilever selection of two each, pre-calibrated AC160-TS, AC240-TS and Bio-Levers
• Tungsten spheres for Added Mass method
• Sader Method IGOR software add-on

DNA Force Curve and Imaging

• Two mica sample supports for imaging in air
• One DNA coated mica slide
• 3ml of DNA solution (pUC 18 plasmids). This should be sufficient for about 15 imaging and/or force curve experiments.
• 5ml of buffer solution (50mH HEPES, 5mM NiCl2, pH 7)

Electric Force

• 10 Electri-Levers
• Carbon fiber sample and reference image
• ORCA sample holder

ORCA™ Conductive AFM

• 10 Electri-Levers
• Teflon wires (5x)
• SIP connectors (5-10)
• Reference sample
• 500M ohm ref resistor with cantilever holder clip and SIP connector
• Silver paint
• ORCA electrical sample holder
• Extra clip magnets

Piezoresponse Force Microscopy

• 10 Electri-Levers
• ZnO/Ferroelectric sample
• ORCA sample holder

ORCA is a trademark of Asylum Research.