Sample preparation application procedure

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Flow of request for thin film sample preparation for TEM Related: About sample preparation
Item Remarks Related information
1~4. Procedures for using the electron microscope room Follow the usage procedure in the same way as when using the device. (For second and subsequent requests, start from item 5)  Please see Usage procedures.
5. Sample preparation request Register “sample information” on the WEB system and make a “preparation request.” If you are unsure about the manufacturing method, etc., we recommend that you discuss the matter with us before making your request.
6. Reception/meeting Discuss the details of the request with our office staff.
7. Bringing in samples The sample to be made into a thin film for TEM is brought into the electron microscope room. Samples brought in must be pretreated (pre-processed) to a state where they can be set in equipment such as ion milling. If you would like to request pre-treatment, please contact us. Users can perform pretreatment themselves in the sample preparation room. 5., 6., and 7. can be done in any order.
8. Sample preparation Our laboratory staff will prepare the sample.
9. Sample receipt Receive the prepared thin film sample.
10. Payment of fees You will be charged based on the sample preparation information. If you bring in a pretreated sample, only the equipment usage fee will be charged. If pre-processing by our staff is required, a technical support fee will be added.
  • Items 1 and 10 are to be completed by the person in charge of usage (or person in charge of payment) for each laboratory.
  • Item 2 will be performed by the Division of Analytical Electron Microscopy, IMR.
  • Items 3-9 are to be completed by each user

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