Sample preparation handbook for transmission electron microscopy: techniques

This two-volume Handbook is a comprehensive guide to sample preparation for the transmission electron microscope. Sample Preparation Handbook for Transmission Electron Microscopy: Volume 2: Techniques describes 14 different preparation techniques, including 22 detailed protocols for preparing thin slices for TEM analysis. Compatibility and pre-treatments are also discussed. Experimentalconditions and guidelines, options and variations, advantages and constraints, technical hints from the authors’ years of experience, common artifacts, andtheoretical issues are all considered. Particular attention is given to the type of material, conditioning, compatible analysis of a given preparation, andrisks. This practical and authoritative reference companion deserves a place on the bench in every TEM lab. Key Features of the Handbook: Combines all of the latest techniques for the preparation of mineral to biological samples Compares techniques in terms of their application areas, limitations, artifacts, and types of analysis (macroscopic, atomic, or molecular level) Describes physical characteristics, chemistry, structure/texture, and orientation properties of materials in relation to the most appropriate type of TEM analysis Links toa complementary interactive database website which is available to scientistsworldwide* Written by authors with 100 years of combined experience in electron microscopy *http://temsamprep.in2p3.fr/ First book on TEM sample preparation to combine all the most current techniques for applications ranging from minerals to biological materials Compares techniques in terms of their limitations, artefacts, application areas, and types of analysis (macroscopic, atomic, or molecular level) Describes physical characteristics, chemistry, structure/texture, and orientation properties of materials in relation to the most appropriate type of TEM analysis Complementary interactive database website is available to scientists worldwide INDICE: Introduction.- Preliminary preparation techniques.- Thinning preparation techniques.- Mechanical preparation techniques.- Replica techniques.- Techniques specific to fine particles.- Contrast-enhancement and labeling techniques.-

• ISBN: 978-1-4419-5974-4
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 338
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés