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Metallographic Compression Mounting

When it comes to mounting a metallographic specimen, compression mounting is widely regarded as the preferred option.

For a cost-effective approach, colored phenolic resins are highly recommended. PhenoMount, available in black, red, and green colors, offers an economical solution.

In the case of harder materials like heat-treated steels and titanium, we suggest using EpoMount, a mineral-filled epoxy. This mounting compound enhances the edge retention of any metallographic sample, thanks to its hardness.

To cater to SEM analysis requirements, we provide CarbonMount, a conductive mounting compound. This blend of graphite and phenolic eliminates the need for sputter coating your sample, as it offers the necessary conductivity. 

Compression Mounting Compound Technical Guide
Material Phenolic Phenolic Phenolic Epoxy Conductive
Carbon Filled
Product PhenoMount
Black		 PhenoMount
Red		 PhenoMount
Green		 EpoMount CarbonMount
Color Black Red Green Black Gray
Shrinkage Moderate Moderate Moderate Low Moderate
Hardness 88 Shore D 88 Shore D 88 Shore D 95 Shore D 80 Shore D
Benefits Fast cycle time
Low cost		 Fast cycle time
Low cost
colored		 Fast cycle time
Low cost
Colored		 High hardness
Chemical resistant
Low shrinkage		 High conductivity
Fast cycle time

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  • phenolic mount black phenomount phenocure
    phenolic mounting resin black phenomount phenocure
    $29.00 - $29.00
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    PhenoMount Black Phenolic 5 lbs

    PhenoMount Black Compression Mounting Resin PhenoMount is a phenolic thermoset resin used to obtain good edge retention in your metallographic mou...

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  • phenolic mount black phenomount phenocure
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    PhenoMount Black Phenolic 25 lbs

    PhenoMount Black Compression Mounting Resin PhenoMount is a phenolic thermoset resin used to obtain good edge retention in your metallographic moun...

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  • phenolic mounting resin red phenomount phenocure
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    PhenoMount Red Phenolic 5 lbs

    PhenoMount Red Compression Mounting Resin PhenoMount is a phenolic thermoset resin used to obtain good edge retention in your metallographic mount...

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  • phenolic mount red phenomount phenocure
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    PhenoMount Red Phenolic 25 lbs

    PhenoMount Red Compression Mounting Resin PhenoMount is a phenolic thermoset resin used to obtain good edge retention in your metallographic mount....

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  • phenolic mounting resin green phenomount phenocure
    phenolic mounting resin green phenomount phenocure
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    PhenoMount Green Phenolic 5 lbs

    PhenoMount Green Compression Mounting Resin PhenoMount is a phenolic thermoset resin used to obtain good edge retention in your metallographic moun...

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    phenolic mounting resin green phenomount phenocure
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    PhenoMount Green Phenolic 25 lbs

    PhenoMount Green Compression Mounting Resin PhenoMount is a phenolic thermoset resin used to obtain good edge retention in your metallographic moun...

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  • EpoMount Epoxy Mount EpoMet
    $120.00 - $120.00
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    EpoMount Compression Mounting Epoxy 5 lbs

    EpoMount Compression Mounting Resin EpoMount is a mineral-filled, glass reinforced epoxy thermoset resin. Provides excellent edge retention which i...

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  • EpoMount Epoxy Resin Powder EpoMet
    $495.00 - $495.00
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    EpoMount Compression Mounting Epoxy 25 lbs

    EpoMount Compression Mounting Resin EpoMount is a mineral-filled, glass reinforced epoxy thermoset resin. Provides excellent edge retention which i...

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  • CarbonMount conductive mounting resin
    $29.00 - $29.00
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    CarbonMount Graphite-Filled Conductive Compound 1 lb

     CarbonMount Conductive Compression Mounting Resin Graphite-Filled to produce conductive mounts for SEM analysis 1 lb - Item No CBM-2001

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  • CarbonMount conductive mounting resin
    $140.00 - $140.00
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    CarbonMount Graphite-Filled Conductive Compound 5 lbs

     CarbonMount Conductive Compression Mounting Resin Graphite-Filled to produce conductive mounts for SEM analysis 5 lbs - Item No CBM-2005

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  • CarbonMount conductive mounting resin
    CarbonMount conductive mounting resin
    $635.00 - $635.00
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    CarbonMount Graphite-Filled Conductive Compound 25 lbs

     CarbonMount Conductive Compression Mounting Resin Graphite-Filled to produce conductive mounts for SEM analysis 25 lbs - Item No CBM-2025

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  • plastic peg specimen clip
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    Plastic Peg Specimen Clip for Metallurgical Sample Mounting

    This Plastic Peg Specimen Clip is expertly designed to firmly secure metallographic specimens during the mounting process. Available in packs of 50...

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  • plastic spring specimen clip
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    Plastic Spring Specimen Clip for Metallurgical Mounting

    Our Plastic Spring Specimen Clip is expertly designed for secure fastening of metallographic specimens during mounting. Available in 50, 100, and 1...

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    Metal Spring Specimen Clip for Metallurgical Sample Mounting

    OnPoint's Metal Spring Specimen Clip is designed to secure your metallographic specimen during mounting. Available in 50, 100, and 1000 count packa...

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  • TriPod Clip for Metallurgical Specimen Mounting
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    Plastic Tripod Specimen Clip for Metallurgical Sample Mounting

    Our Plastic Tripod Specimen Clip is designed to firmly secure metallographic specimens during the mounting process. Black color for contrast.  Avai...

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