Sample Preparation Tools in GERB 123A
- LADD carbon evaporator
- Struers LaboPol-5 sample polishing table with “automatic” arm attachment
- Diamond polish for the LaboPol-5 table of 1µm, 6µm, and 9µm
- Mirror plate for sandpaper polishing (1200 grit and 600 grit paper available)
- Diamond Band Saw
- Press (for pressed powder samples)
- Buehler hot mounting press
- Nikon SMZ800N stereomicroscope
- Nikon LV100 petrographic microscope
- Epoxy disk preparation area with all needed supplies
- Oven
- Dedicated computer for offline data processing
- Epson Perfection 800 Photo for high quality scans of samples
To be trained on any of the prep lab tools, please contact Dr. Andrew Mott.