What is the main advantage of the Quorum Q150T ES Plus?

The Q150T ES Plus is a dual-purpose system that combines high-vacuum metal sputtering and carbon evaporation in a single compact unit. It features a turbomolecular pump for clean, high-vacuum environments, making it ideal for both SEM and TEM sample preparation.

Does the Q150T ES Plus support automatic head recognition?

Yes, the Q150T ES Plus features intelligent plug-and-play heads. The system automatically recognizes which head is inserted (sputtering or carbon evaporation) and adjusts the touch-screen interface accordingly.

Quorum Q150T ES Plus: High-Vacuum Combined Sputter Coater and Carbon Evaporator

Name: Quorum Q150T ES Plus Combined Sputter Coater and Carbon Evaporator
Brand: Quorum Technologies
Availability: InStock

Introduction to Quorum Q150T ES Plus

The Quorum Q150T ES Plus is a benchmark system in the field of electron microscopy (EM) sample preparation. It is a Combined System that integrates two core functions: Metal Sputter Coating and Carbon Evaporation within a single unit.

Utilizing an integrated turbomolecular pump, the Q150T ES Plus creates a high-vacuum environment (up to 5 x 10^-5 mbar). This allows for the coating of oxidizing metals with ultra-fine grain sizes, meeting the stringent requirements of FE-SEM and FIB-SEM.

Key system features

Versatile & Flexible: Rapidly switch between Sputtering and Carbon Evaporation heads in seconds via quick-change inserts.
High Vacuum Performance: The turbo pump ensures a clean vacuum, ideal for targets such as Chromium (Cr), Iridium (Ir), Tungsten (W), and Platinum (Pt).
Intelligent Control: Large capacitive touchscreen with an intuitive graphical interface. The system automatically detects the head type and displays relevant parameters.
High Repeatability: Store over 1,000 recipes to ensure consistent coating results across different experimental runs.

Technical specifications

Feature	Technical Details
Vacuum Pump Type	Turbomolecular pump (Turbo)
Ultimate Pressure	5 x 10^-5 mbar
Operating Modes	Metal Sputtering & Carbon Evaporation (rod/fiber)
Target Materials	Cr, Au, Pt, Pd, Ir, W, Al, and more.
Chamber Size	Borosilicate Glass Ø150mm x 127mm

Typical research applications

The Q150T ES Plus is an essential tool in materials and nanotechnology laboratories:

FE-SEM & FIB-SEM: Creates ultra-thin, grain-less coatings for high-resolution diagnostics.
TEM: Carbon evaporation for creating support films on TEM grids.
EDX Analysis: Conductive carbon coating that does not interfere with the X-ray spectra of metal samples.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why do I need a Turbo pump (High Vacuum) instead of a standard rotary pump?
A Turbo pump completely removes water vapor and gaseous impurities, allowing "difficult" materials like Chromium to be coated without oxidation, resulting in a much finer coating.

Q2: Where can I buy consumables (Targets, Carbon rods)?
M TECHNOLOGY provides a full range of genuine Quorum consumables in Vietnam.

Q3: Does the system support film thickness measurement?
Yes, the system supports an optional Film Thickness Monitor (FTM) to control coating thickness in real-time.