Guides & Resources for Metal Substrates
Not sure which substrate fits your experiment, or how to get the most out of one? Start here.
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Self-Assembled Monolayers on Gold
Alkanethiol SAMs only form reproducibly if the gold underneath is flat. This guide covers why Au(111) works and what else to check in a SAM-grade substrate.
Read the SAM GuideGold Substrate Comparison
Gold-on-glass, gold on mica, Au(111) single crystal, template-stripped gold: we lay out how they stack up on cost, flatness, and lead time so you can pick the right one.
Compare SubstratesGold vs. Silver vs. Platinum
Not sure which metal your experiment calls for? Here's a practical rundown for electrochemistry, SERS/SPR, SAMs, and catalysis work.
Read the Metal Selection GuideElectrochemistry & Working Electrodes
Setting up a gold, silver, or platinum substrate as a working electrode? Here's how to contact it, clean it, and what electrochemical window to expect from each metal.
Read the Electrode Guide
