Precision Ion Polishing System

Asset number

MC-MP-0002

Model

695.SSSS

Brand

Gatan

Asset Leader

凡晓顺 Xiaoshun FAN, 应哲涵 Zhehan YING

Location

W2-132

Main specifications

1. Ion guns: Two penning ion guns;

2. Milling angle: +10° to -10°;

3. Rotation: 1–6 rpm;

4. X, Y translation: +/-0.5mm;

5. Ion beam energy: 0.1–8.0 kV;

6. Ion current density peak: 10 mA/cm^2;

7. Specimen exchange time: <60s


Main functions

Precision ion polishing system is used for the preparation of high quality transmission electron microscope samples. It can precisely locate the thinning position and control the process parameters.


Precautions for sample testing

The MAGNETIC samples (e.g. Fe, Co, Ni, Mn) will NOT BE ALLOWED. ----- Violation of the rules will be disqualified.

Before booking, all users should contact the technician to confirm your time slots and clarify sample requirements.