Sample Prep Equipment
Useful Sample Prep Tools & methods:
- Sample sectioning using various dry and wet cutting tools
- Etching of polished cross-sections using suitable etchants
- Freeze fracture capability outside or inside instrument
- UV/Ozone surface cleaning
- Ultrasonic (wet) cleaning
- Basic wet chemistry facilities
- Basic glove box facilities
- High temperature (>350 C) heat treating capability
- Heat treating under various inert gases including hydrogen, argon and nitrogen to stop oxidation
- Dosing with water vapor at controlled pressure during heat treatment
- Wiggle-Bug Ball Mill to convert grains to powder
- Precision sectioning using diamond saw
- Metallographic mounting and polishing in cold epoxy or bakelite medium, conductive and non-conductive mounts