Compression Mounting

Compression mounting is an economical method of encapsulating samples that can withstand the pressure and heat of the mounting process. A variety of mounting powders and preforms are available for this application.

Phenolic Powders and Preforms

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Black, green and red phenolics are used for routine applications when color-coding for material identification, or as backfill for more expensive mounting powders.

Preforms require no measuring, are cleaner than loose powder and are easier to use.

Item No. Description
135-10005 Black Powder, 5 lb. (2.3kg) MSDS quote
135-10005-B Black Powder, 250 lb. (113 kg) MSDS quote
135-10007 Black Powder, 25 lb. (11.5kg) MSDS quote
135-10010 Green Powder, 5 lb. (2.3kg) MSDS quote
135-10010-B Green Powder, 250 lb. (113 kg) MSDS quote
135-10012 Green Powder, 25 lb. (11.5kg) MSDS quote
135-10015 Red Powder, 5 lb. (2.3kg) MSDS quote
135-10017 Red Powder, 25 lb. (11.5kg) MSDS quote
135-10020 Orange Powder, 5 lb. (2.3kg) MSDS quote
135-10021 Orange Powder, 25 lb. (11.5kg) MSDS quote
135-20005 Black Preform for 1¼" Mold, Pk/500 MSDS quote
135-20010 Green Preform for 1¼" Mold, Pk/500 MSDS quote
135-20015 Red Preform for 1¼" Mold, Pk/500 MSDS quote
135-30005 Black Preform for 1½" or 40 mm Mold, Pk/500 MSDS quote
135-30010 Green Preform for 1½" or 40 mm Mold, Pk/500 MSDS quote
135-30015 Red Preform for 1½" or 40 mm Mold, Pk/500 MSDS quote
135-40005 Black Preform for 2" or 50 mm Mold, Pk/100 MSDS quote
135-40010 Green Preform for 2" or 50 mm Mold, Pk/100 MSDS quote
135-40015 Red Preform for 2" or 50 mm Mold, Pk/100 MSDS quote
155-10010 Copper-based, 1 lb. (0.45 kg) MSDS quote

Blue Diallyl Phthalate Powder

Glass or mineral-filled mounting material that provides excellent edge retention and chemical resistance.

Item No. Description
160-10005 Glass Filled, 5 lb. (2.3kg) MSDS quote
160-10010 Mineral Filled, 5 lb. (2.3kg) MSDS quote

Black Glass Filled Epoxy Powder

Very hard epoxy mounting material with glass fiber filler which provides excellent specimen adhesion and edge retention. Mold release is recommended.

Item No. Description
150-10105 5lb. (2.3 kg) MSDS quote
150-10110 25 lb. (11.5kg) MSDS quote

Transparent Thermoplastic Powder

A clear mounting material for easy sample observation.

Item No. Description
165-10005 5 lb. (2.3kg) MSDS quote

Conductive Powder

Mounting material used to make conductive samples for scanning electron microscopy and electrolytic polishing. The copper-based powder provides very good edge retention and should be used for analyzing samples where copper is not a primary constituent. The graphite-based powder offers a higher hardness and is recommended for specimens without carbon as a component.

Item No. Description
155-10010 Copper-based, 1 lb. (0.45 kg) MSDS quote
155-20010 Graphite-based, 1 lb. (0.45 kg) MSDS quote
155-20015 Graphite-based, 5 lb. (2.3 kg) MSDS quote

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