MFP-3D Application Kits for AFM Imaging

Asylum Research offers a variety of Application Kits for various AFM imaging modes. These kits provide users with all the accessories needed to successfully perform a specific imaging method. Each kit includes cantilevers specifically suited for the application work, a sample with a reference image, technical notes, and may also include other application-specific items.

Phase Imaging

• 10 AC240-TS cantilevers
• 10 AC160-TS cantilevers
• SEBS sample

Spring Constant Calibration

• Cantilever selection of two each, pre-calibrated AC160-TS, AC240-TS and Bio-Levers
• Tungsten spheres for Added Mass method
• Sader Method IGOR software add-on

DNA Force Curve and Imaging

• 2 bare mica slides
• 1 DNA coated mica slide
• 5 ml of imaging buffer (5mM NiCl₂, 40mM HEPES, pH 6.8 buffer)
• 3 silicon nitride cantilevers, Model TR400PB (use the short, 100µm long cantilever)
• 1ml of DNA solution (1ng/µl) in imaging buffer (Ni₂+ buffer), ready to use.
• 50µl of DNA solution (100ng/µl) in a TE buffer. This buffer will preserve the DNA molecules longer than if they were stored/diluted in the imaging buffer.
• 1 dessicant bag for storage

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