Samples were coated using an Emitech K575X Sputter Coater and were examined using a Hitachi S-5200 Field Emission SEM. Pictures are courtesy of Linda Dailey, Emitech Products Inc.
| Gold |  |  |  |
| Magnification | 15,000X | 100,000X | 300,000X |
| Coating Time: | 10 seconds | 10 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Current Used: | 20 mA | 20 mA | 20 mA |
| Gold/Palladium |  |  |  |
| Magnification | 15,000X | 100,000X | 300,000X |
| Coating Time: | 10 seconds | 10 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Current Used: | 20 mA | 20 mA | 20 mA |
| Chromium |  |  |  |
| Magnification | 15,000X | 100,000X | 300,000X |
| Coating Time: | 30 seconds | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Current Used: | 100 mA | 100 mA | 100 mA |
| Iridium |  |  |  |
| Magnification | 15,000X | 100,000X | 300,000X |
| Coating Time: | 10 seconds | 10 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Current Used: | 20 mA | 20 mA | 20 mA |
| No Coating |  |  |  |
| Magnification | 15,000X | 100,000X | 300,000X |
| Coating Time: | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Current Used: | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Platinum |  |  |  |
| Magnification | 15,000X | 100,000X | 300,000X |
| Coating Time: | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Current Used: | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Magnifications provided are indicative and will vary with reproduction and monitor size used.
