The LUXORAu is an advanced, fully automated sputtering device that applies a fine grain gold coating from 1 to 100 nm thickness. This allows you to get the very best SEM imaging quality from your samples.
LUXOR’s unique A² technology generates a gold plasma and sprays it in a controlled and accurate manner, resulting in an extremely uniform, thin and homogeneous gold layer.
The LUXORAu is also renowned for its ease of use and quick, hassle-free operation.
The LUXORAu is typically used for SEM imaging applications up to 100000x magnification where sample charging might be an issue, as the coating strongly reduces sample charging by increasing conduction. The coater is designed to improve secondary electron emission. As a result, the microscope’s detectors will pick up more hi-res imaging details. Another advantage is the reduced beam penetration, which significantly improves edge resolution. Furthermore, this prevents sensitive samples from being damaged.
Optimised User Interface First of all, the LUXORAu is remarkably easy to use. Using the built-in touchscreen, the coating process can be initiated with just a few clicks.
Superior Gold Coating Resolution Field tests clearly show that the LUXORAu generates more homogeneous gold coatings compared to other coating instruments in the market. Furthermore, the A² technology ensures identical coating results, day after day and year after year.
Increased Speed & Efficiency The LUXORAu is able to process up to six samples in one go. And while the gold coating procedure is very precise, it is also remarkably fast.
Advanced SEM Protection The unique ‘upside down’ design of the LUXORAu makes sure that loose particles will be removed during the coating process. This way, your SEM is optimally protected.
Robust Design, Made in Germany Despite its modest footprint and elegant appearance, the LUXORAu is a robust, sturdy device. It is designed to be used intensively and run hassle-free for many years.
Features & Specifications:
Au coating with air or argon
Maximum capacity: 6 samples
Average coating time: 6 minutes
Additional vacuum & drying modes
Low energy dual stage pump
Vacuum & drying modes: 7 Pa to 150 Pa (continuously selectable)
Gold layer thickness: 1 to 100 nm (continuously selectable)
Process time: 1 to 600 minutes (continuously selectable)
Process chamber: Borosilicate glass Ø 100 mm x 150 mm height
Implosion shield: PET Ø 120 mm x 150 mm height
Vacuum connector: DN 16 KF
Gas supply: Air or argon (0,6 bar)
Dimensions: 340 x 340 x 290 (mm, W x D x H)
Weight: 11 kg
Vacuum Pump:
Can be ordered separately as “pump kit” including
Two-stage roughing-pump with a pump capacity of 4.8 m³/h
LUXOR Gold Coater Datasheet
