Cross-sections of layered materials, metals, ceramics, porous materials or even plastics and paper can be prepared with little roughness over a wide area (larger than 500μm). Thermal damage of heat-sensitive materials (e.g., low melting point metals and composite materials) can be reduced by cooling the specimen with liquid nitrogen during processing. A transfer vessel allows vacuum transfer of the polished sample to our JEOL IT-300 SEM without exposure to air.
Main Specifications
- Accelerating voltage: 2 to 8 kV.
- Ion beam width: 500 μm (FWHM).
- Milling speed: 500 μm/h (accelerating voltage 8kV; Si; 100 μm from edge).
- Maximum specimen size: 11 mm (W) x 8 mm (L) x 3 mm (T).
- Specimen holder ultimate cooling temperature: – 120 oC or less.
- Specimen cooling hold time: 8 h or more.
- Air isolation system: transfer vessel.
Prices
The cross section polisher is available for rent with or without an operator. Prices are in Norwegian kroner (NOK) excl. VAT. All prices are subject to change.
| User Category | Price without operator/hour | Price with operator/hour |
|---|---|---|
| Academia | 300 NOK | 1050 NOK |
| Start-up | 375 NOK | 1475 NOK |
| Industry | 450 NOK | 1550 NOK |
The reduced fees for start-up companies are available for the first 24 months after start-up. Training costs are currently covered by NorFab.
Contact
- Simon Phillip Cooil, Lab Manager
- Eirini Zacharaki, Research Infrastructure Coordinator