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Solarus 950 Owner’s Manual and User’s Guide
Loading Samples in the Solarus 950
Loading TEM Samples
When working with TEM samples, first insert the TEM holder adapter in place in
the unit. Then add the TEM specimen to the TEM specimen holder, and insert the
holder into the adapter, as shown in the following photos. A light coating of Kry-
tox vacuum grease may be added to the o-ring on the outside of the holder-adapter
so that it is easily inserted and removed.
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TEM samples must be protected by a sample shield to minimize sample
damage.
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Loading TEM holder, holder adapter, and plug
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TEM holder and adapter in place
Loading SEM Samples
When working with SEM samples, open the top of the unit by lifting up on the lid
to reveal the top-loading chamber. Insert the specimen table and specimen as
shown in the following photos.
