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TEM SAMPLE PREPARATION GUIDE. . *. *. + ultrasonic acetone rinse. + ultrasonic acetone rinse. . RD. . Reference marking. Deakin University Electron Microscopy Facility. Disc saw [Struers Acutom-5]. Dimple grinder [Gatan 656]. Bulk >> ~0.5mm. Diamond wire saw [BAL-TEC WSH 020].
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TEM SAMPLE PREPARATION GUIDE * * + ultrasonic acetone rinse + ultrasonic acetone rinse RD Reference marking Deakin University Electron Microscopy Facility Disc saw [Struers Acutom-5] Dimple grinder [Gatan 656] Bulk >> ~0.5mm Diamond wire saw [BAL-TEC WSH 020] 50-100 m >> Break-through Electrolytic jet polisher [Tenupol5] Yet to be purchased Grinding wheel [Struers Laboforce/Labopol ] 0.5mm >> ~120m * Start with automatic. Finish with manual abrasion Ion miller [Gatan 691 PIPs] * Attach to a suitable substrate prior to thinning. 3mm Ø disc Disc punch [Gatan 659 ] Ductile/soft materials EtOH rinse & dry [analytical grade] Sample cleaning >> TEM Ultrasonic Cutter [Gatan 601 ] Brittle/hard materials MARKER * Use orientation markers where required. Ultramicrotome [Leica UC6] ~120m>> 50-100 m Disk Grinder [Gatan 623 ] Bulk >>TEM * Manual abrasion 1200 grit paper.