An alternative isolation of tungsten tips for a scanningtunneling microscope

Experimental results obtained from electrochemical preparation of tungsten followed by a novel insulating technique are reported. An additional effective method for insulation of the electrochemically etched W tips based on cathophoretic paint deposition is described. The cathophoretic paint deposit...

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Published in:Review of scientific instruments 2005-10, Vol.76 (10), p.106105-106105-4
Main Authors: Abelev, E., Sezin, N., Ein-Eli, Y.
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Summary:Experimental results obtained from electrochemical preparation of tungsten followed by a novel insulating technique are reported. An additional effective method for insulation of the electrochemically etched W tips based on cathophoretic paint deposition is described. The cathophoretic paint deposition isolation method was found to be highly reproducible, forming an isolated stable film in both aqueous and nonaqueous organic solvents.
ISSN:0034-6748
1089-7623
DOI:10.1063/1.2075187