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Principles - Carbon Coating
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The best method to use for carbon coating is an on going debate. Best to find a method thatthat works and stick to it.Substrates
- Pure carbon
- Nitrocellulose
- Formvar
Deposition Methods
Carbon Thread
- Reproducible results
- Varying thread thicknesses available
Carbon Rod
- Results not 100% reproducible
- Graphite vs. pure carbon debate - graphite is softer than carbon meaning that less energy is required to evaporate graphite than carbon.
- Flat vs. pointed rod debate
- carbon rod sharpening angles:
