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The image above shows a fossil coral that was embedded in epoxy resin and is now sectioned in slices with a thickness of less than 2 mm. These slices will be glued on petrographic slides and further polished to a thickness of less than 0.5 mm for imaging by reflective and transmitted light. Subsequent chemical measurements will be performed by micromilling or by laser-ablation ICP-MS.
Allied M-Prep 5 grinding/polishing machine
Allied M-Prep 5 grinding/polishing machine
The grinding/polishing featuring a 8" (203 mm) -diameter platen machine is used to prepare a wide variety of materials. The speed can be adjusted from 10-500 RPM.
The lab has a variety of diamond discs as well as polishing cloths used in combination with diamond suspension.
Allied TechCut 4 Precision Low Speed Saw
Allied TechCut 4 Precision Low Speed Saw
The lab uses a variety of diamond-coated blades to section a broad variety of samples. A selection of sample holders allows for the mounting of different sizes/shapes of samples.
Buehler Cast N' Vac 1000 Vacuum Impregnation System
Buehler Cast N' Vac 1000 Vacuum Impregnation System
Helps to remove air bubbles when casting porous samples.
Fume Hood
Fume Hood
For work with epoxy and solvents.
Binocular Microscope with 5 MP CCD Camera
Binocular Microscope with 5 MP CCD Camera
Computer Workstation
Computer Workstation
Laptop connected to the microscope camera. A flatbed scanner featuring an optical resolution of 6400x6400 dpi and transmitted light source can be used to scan epoxy mounts or thin sections to document sample preparation and for quality control.
Proxxon Micro Mill MF 70
Proxxon Micro Mill MF 70
The lab also features several Dremel and Proxxon rotary tools, microdrills, cutting and polishing discs and a broad range of accessories.
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