OVERVIEW K-kit Adaptability Compatible with all kinds of TEM Holders = K-Kit FEI TECNAI F20 Holder Strong Structural Reliability under Vacuum


Silicon Body (MEMS technology): Use a Si-based structure, ensuring strength and reliability. (MEMS, Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)


Torr Seal® Epoxy: A trusted and widely-used


glue, suitable for high-vacuum systems. (Torr Seal®


, a trade mark owned by Agilent Tech. Inc.) Sealing glue compatible with many solvents


The following table shows the test results of Torr Seal Epoxy soaked in chemical solvents for 24 hours and then examined using FTIR (if dissolved), and visual observation (if dispersed).


Compatibility (FTIR) Compatibility (FTIR)


Water ✓


Hexane ✓


PEG400 ✓


IPA ✓


DMSO ✓


Methanol ✓


Ethanol ✓


DCM X


0.1N HCl 0.1N KOH ✓


✓


THF X


Acetone X


(FTIR, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) ✓ = Compatible (FTIR not detected) X = Use with care (FTIR detected)


Wet and Thin Layer Mode of K-kit The K-Kit can be used in either Wet Mode or Thin Layer Mode. Wet Mode: The loaded liquid sample is sealed and imaged using TEM in the native liquid environment.


Thin Layer Mode: A patented liquid drying protocol preserves the original morphology and physical state of nanomaterials with improved imaging resolution.


TiO2 and ZnO Nanoparticles in Sunscreen Lotion


Sample Preparation Inner Status of K-kit


Wet Mode With Liquid


Thin Layer Mode Dried


Pharmaceuticals


Imaging Resolution Gap Size (Considered) Particle Size (Loadable) Particle Shape


Chemical Reduction or Potential


Damage by Electron Energy Possible States of K-Kit


Good


300~500nm 10nm~300nm Keeping original


High Liquid fully filled


Liquid partially filled


Excellent


2000~3000nm 3nm~2000nm


Potentially, could be deformed. Low


Thin liquid layer on wall


Dry state Gold Nanoparticles (AuNPs) in Blood CaCO2 Nanoparticle Additives in Milk Cosmetics


Silicon Nitride Observation Window: Material intrinsically tough, durable to withstand drastic pressure changes.


SiO2 Nanoparticles in Polishing Slurry Food & Beverage JEOL


EM31640 STHB Holder


+ Copper Grid


Hitachi H-7501 SS Holder


EXAMPLES


Characterizing NOAAs in liquid


Electronics


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