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Equipment Directions

SEM Lecture

Parts of the SEM

Basic Operation of the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Running X-Ray (EDS) Analysis on the SEM

Hammer Seismograph Instructions

XRD Instructions

Sample Preparation

Carbon Coating Samples for EDS Analysis on the SEM

Gold Coating Samples for Imaging on the SEM

How to Make a Thin Section

Vacuum Impregnating Samples

Important Note: These directions are for reference only - DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE ANY OF THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST BEING ORIENTED ON IT BY A QUALIFIED PERSON. Contact persons for the equipment can be found on the facilities page.