Reference Standards for X-Ray Microanalysis.

MAC manufacture standards for the following micro-analysis systems: AUGER, BSED, EDX, SEM, STEM, TEM, WDX, XRF, and Micro-probe. They  also manufacture Calibration standards for BSED and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).

We can produce standard blocks in several different materials, or sizes, to customers requirements. Carousels, 13mm dia. blocks to fit Pin stubs, and singles of 5mm, 3mm, 2mm in diameter are also available.
 

STAINLESS STEEL, BRASS, CARBON RESIN, ALUMINIUM.

The standards supplied are suitable for electron-beam Energy Dispersive or Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray microanalysis systems.

MAC only purchase reference samples from leading suppliers to ensure consistent high quality; the samples are fitted into brass blanks in our own modern factory; diamond polished to a 0.25m m carbon coated. Every single reference standard is tested with our own Analysis/SEM Equipment before shipping. This attention to detail has gained MAC a reputation for unsurpassed technical excellence during the past decade. Whilst MAC are uncompromising in their approach to quality, they also appreciate the importance of realistic delivery times and economical prices. MAC obtained certification to BS EN ISO 9002:1994 in April 1997.

All the standards are supplied with a certificate of analysis and a large number of the standard materials are traceable to a national institution, as a standard reference material (SRM).

Each block of standards has its own unique number allocated to it, and recorded, and comes with a map for standard identification. We have all of our records back to the first block of standards produced in 1981.

A Faraday Cup, for accurate specimen current measurements, is available as standard on some blocks, and as an optional extra on the others.

We have over 250 different standards material to choose from which include rare earth's, SRM's, Compounds and pure elements.