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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.

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Gold 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.

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Gold 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.

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Electrochemistry & 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.

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