The M-bond 610 product is prepared by mixing together the two different
components, a "curing agent" and the other, the adhesive. Each kit contains
four bottles of each of the two components, the "curing agent" coming in
11 gram bottles and the "adhesive" coming in 14 gram bottles. When used,
one bottle of each component is required to make up a total of 25 grams of
working adhesive. A total of 100 grams is present in each kit. In addition,
each kit contains 4 brush caps for dispensing mixed adhesives and 4 disposable
mixing funnels. Each kit comes with mixing
instructions, surface preparation instructions,
and shelf and pot life information. One should
pay particularly close attention to the
elongation capabilities and handling
precautions.
Now for specific information about the use of M-Bond 610, for the preparation
of wafer cross-sections, while the original instructions call for cure
conditions of 150°C (302°F) for some several hours or more, it is
reported that experienced persons making TEM cross-sections routinely cure
at 70°C (158°F) for less than one hour. And for those TEM samples
that can not withstand any heating whatsoever, it is reported that acceptable
cures are possible at room temperature, "over night". And of course, the
cured polymer is acetone insoluble.
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