Crystals are supported on a 3 μm thick film held in place by a 10 μm thick body this provides for:

• ultra-low background scatter
• minimized liquid thickness in the aperture
• easy crystal visualization through the thin polymer membrane
• reduced liquid thickness in the apertures
• reduced optical distortion at apertures
• easier aligment both normal to and perpendicular to e X-Ray beam
• ultra-low motion in the cryostream

These ultra-transparent mounts meet the challenges of visualizing, aligning, and collecting diffraction data from micron size crystals. Using dual-thickness technology, crystals are supported on a 3 micron thick film in a 10 micron thick frame. An aerodynamic design combined with a reduced tip length minimizes sample motion. MicroCrystal Mounts provide an unsurpassed combination of X-Ray transparency and rigidity.

Each design is currently available in two versions: one with a smooth top surface and the 10 micron thick outer “rib” on the bottom surface, and one with the outer rib projecting out on the upper surface.

Models with an outer rib on the top harvest surface:

“Smooth Top” models with smooth top harvest surface, and outer rib on the bottom surface:

The MicroCrystal Mounts™ are normally sold as an assortment consisting of 24 pins in two separate boxes (includes 2 pins of each model). They can also be purchased by individual style as a box of 20 pins.

MicroCrystal Mounts™ are built on 18 mm / SPINE length rods (pins), which are now standard at nearly all synchrotron beam lines in the world. Other pin lengths are also available: (11mm, 19mm, and 25mm)

We strongly recommend using heavy-duty, serrated-tip tweezers to handle MicroCrystal Mounts™.

MicroCrystal Mounts™ are compatible with all standard X-ray hardware and can be inserted in 0.7 mm mechanical pencils or micromanipulators for easy handling.

Cleaning for reuse

Technotes

Impact of Crystal mounting method

Use the Mount Selection Guide to find the right choice for your needs.

For pin lengths other than 18 mm visit our Non-Standard Pin Length page

Angled Tip Options are also available.