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Analytical Characterization Facilities: Sample Preparation Facilities

Sample Preparation Facilities

The characterization facilities are supported by a wide range of state of the art sample preparation facilities suitable for researchers working with metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites.

 

Major Equipment

 
Fishione model 1020 plasma cleaner - Both TEM and bulk SEM sample holders are available.

 
Gatan precision ion polishing system (PIPS) - Low angle milling system with variable sector control.

 
VCR group 500i electronically dampened dimpler - Precision dimpler for both TEM thin foil and bulk controlled thinning.

 
Struers ACUTOM 5 microprocessor controlled high speed wafering saw - Multiple controlled thin sections can be automatically sliced.

 

 

Other Support Facilities

Struers Tenulpol - 3 dual jet electropolisher

South Bay Technologies single sided jet electropolisher

South Bay Technologies 515 dimpler

South Bay Technologies 350 slurry dick cutter

Gatan 601 ultrasonic disk cutter

Denton vacuum DV-502 bell jar evaporator

 

 
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