The METALTHIN Twin-Jet Electropolisher was originally developed for producing high quality thin foils from radioactive materials. It is robust, compact, economical and easy to use. The electrolyte tank, sample holder, thinning cell and tank base stand are machined from solid PVC to provide maximum resistance to corrosive electrolytes. The Cell parts are held together by stainless steel screws so that the Cell is easy to disassemble.
- A stainless steel cooling coil is an integral part of the thinning cell
- Cooling coil has three turns and the resulting increased surface area improves the cooling speed and temperature control
- The photo-cell detector and light source are contained in stainless steel housings that push-fit into the thinning cell plug into connectors at the ends of their respective leads
- A base stand that holds the thinning cell securely and collects drips of electrolyte
- An additional electrolyte tank is provided for washing/cleaning the thinning cell
- The impeller screws onto the pump shaft
- Push-on electrical connections facilitate setting up and operation
The thinning cell is contained in an electrolyte tank that press fits into a solid PVC base stand especially designed to collect drips of electrolyte. An additional electrolyte tank is provided for washing the cell after use. The electrolyte is pumped from the tank into the thinning cell and jets by an impeller pump driven by a 12 V dc motor. A stainless steel plate fitted to the base of the motor protects it from the corrosive electrolyte vapour. The pump motor cover is easily removed so that lead sheet may be placed around the motor to shield it from radiation, if required.
The base of the pump motor is protected from the electrolyte by a stainless steel plate. Changes in the design of the specimen holder have improved the holding of thin discs at low temperatures.
