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CitoVac
 

Vacuum impregnation equipment for mounting and impregnation of porous specimens.

All parts which are exposed to contact with the mounting materials are disposable in order to minimize cleaning.

 
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Cold mounting is especially suited for mounting samples that are sensitive to heat or pressure. Additionally, cold mounting does not require an investment in a mounting press and is therefore good for infrequent mounting tasks. The resin, a mixture of two or three components, is poured over the sample after it has been placed in a mounting cup. After curing, the sample can be taken out of the cup and processed. Three different types of cold mounting resins are available:

 
Epoxy resins:
Resins with virtually no shrinkage. Epoxy resins can be used for vacuum impregnation.

Acrylic resins:
Resins with short curing times and moderate shrinkage. The all-round materialographic resins.

Polyester resins:
Economical resins with relatively short curing times.
 
  • Specifix-20:
    Room temperature curing epoxy system, particularly suited for vacuum impregnation and mounting very delicate specimens. Curing time is about 8 hours. By adding EpoDye (a fluorescent dye), the identification of pores and cracks is made very easy.

  • Specifix-40:
    A transparent epoxy that is cured at 40-60°C, thus reducing curing times to 3½ hours. EpoDye can be added for easy identification of pores and cracks.

  • Epofix:
    Slow-curing transparent epoxy, particularly suited for vacuum impregnation and mounting very delicate specimens. By adding Epodye (a fluorescent dye), the identification of pores and cracks is made very easy.

  • ClaroCit:
    A fast curing clear acrylic cold mounting resin. Low shrinkage makes it suitable for universal use.

  • DuroCit:
    A fast curing acrylic resin with filler which gives the exceptional no-shrinkage ability. It is especially suited for specimens where protection of layers is important.

  • VersoCit:
    An inexpensive acrylic resin for quick and easy mounting of routine specimens.

  • ViaFix:
    A fast-curing acrylic resin, ideal for filling microscopic voids, i.e. microvias and pores.

  • SeriFix:
    An inexpensive polyester resin for the routine mounting of a large number of specimens.


A variety of mounting cups and other accessories are available to provide easier handling and more accurate sample preparation.
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