ZEISS
6 Operation | 6.2 Obtaining a First Image
6.2.1 Preparing the Specimen Holder
Parts and Tools
Designation
Part no.
Hex key, 1.5 mm
Delivered with the microscope
Stub
Delivered with the microscope
Tweezers for specimen
Delivered with the microscope
Specimen holder
Delivered with the microscope
If necessary: carbon tape, conductive carbon,
adhesive metal tape, or similar
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Appropriate specimen (with conducting prop-
erties, e.g. gold on carbon)
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Lint-free gloves
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NOTICE
Risk of property damage: Contamination caused by fingerprints
Contamination caused by fingerprints can lead to vacuum deterioration or prolonged pumping
times.
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Always wear lint-free gloves when touching the specimen, specimen holder, or stage.
1. To attach a specimen to the stub, use conduc-
tive carbon, adhesive metal tape, carbon tape,
or similar.
Ensure that the specimen area that you want to
analyze is in proper contact with the stub.
2. To insert the stub into the specimen holder, use
tweezers.
3. To fix the stub to the specimen holder, tighten
the location screw with the hex key.
4. Note down which fix position is occupied by the specimen.
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