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Preparation of ultra small samples for optical and microprobe analysisThis paper describes a simple but satisfactory new method for the preparation of tiny, varied and specialized specimens for electron or ion-microprobe analysis developed over the past five years. Microtektites, individual chondrules, single grains, blebs from lunar samples and meteoritic minerals have been prepared by this technique. A description of the preparation of these usually difficult samples from the initial mounting through the various polishing steps to their final polish is presented in detail. The procedures used to prevent any contamination of these specimens by the polishing agents and to prevent cross contamination to the other samples used for geochronology studies are presented.
Document ID
19740031031
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Inman, C. S.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, Md., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
September 30, 1973
Publication Information
Publication: Meteoritics
Volume: 8
Subject Category
Instrumentation And Photography
Accession Number
74A13781
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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