Sample preparation microscopy
The conditions of use for the equipment presented below are outlined in the Nutzungsordnung des Labors für Kryo-Rasterelektronenmikroskopie.
Rotary microtome Thermo Scientific Microm HM 340 E
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Manufacturer: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Short description Microtome for preparing thin sections to examine internal sample structures
Samples (after embedding if necessary): thermoplastics, duromers, elastomers in the form of bulk material, films, fabrics, particles, foams, etc.
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| Section thickness range | 0.5 to 100 µm |
| Resolution sectioning | 0.5 µm to 20 µm |
| Trimming thickness range | 5 to 500 µm |
| Resolution Trimming | 5 µm to 50 µm |
| Specimen size | max. 55 mm × 50 mm |
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Precision cut-off machine Q-ATM Qcut 150 M
Manufacturer: ATM Qness GmbH
Short description Precision cut-off machine for cutting samples for subsequent examinations
Samples: (Reinforced) plastics in e.g. plate, rod or tube geometry
| Technical data | |
| Motor power | 370 W |
| Rotational speed | 150 to 3,000 U/min |
| Cut-off wheel diameter | 75 to 203 mm |
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| Cooling | Fresh water cooling |
| Specimen diameter | max. 40 mm |
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Funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) – 467965905.
Cryo Cross-Section Polisher JEOL IB-19520CCP
Manufacturer: JEOL Ltd.
Short description Argon polishing system for the preparation of specimen cross sections for SEM examinations including (temperature) sensitive materials or material composites with strongly varying hardnesses.
Samples: (Reinforced) thermoplastics, duromers, elastomers in the form of bulk material, films, fabrics, particles, foams, etc.
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| Ion accelerating voltage | 2 to 8 kV |
| Milling speed | > 500 µm/h (Si) |
| ProSpecimen sizebengröße | max. 11 mm × 8 mm × 3 mm |
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| Cryo mode | Cooling with liquid nitrogen, temperature control down to -120 °C |
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Funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) – 467965905.
Sputter Coater JEOL JFC-1300
Manufacturer: JEOL Ltd.
Short description Sputter coater for conductive coating of specimens for SEM examinations. The rotary-tilting stage enables uniform coating of specimens.
Samples: All solid samples.
| Technical data | |
| Technology | Magnetron sputter coater |
| Plasma gas | Argon |
| Target materials | Copper, Gold, Platinum, Silver |
| Diameter sample stage | 57 mm |
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Funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) – 467965905.
