Atle,
what is the quality of the surface you need and what is the allowable damage in the sample?
If you need damage free samples perhaps BIB thinning is the easiest, we could make some of these for you, but need more information on the exact spcifications.
kind regards,
Janos
Prof. Dr. Janos L. Urai
Structural Geology, Tectonics and Geomechanics
RWTH Aachen University, Lochnerstrasse 4-20
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On 09 Sep 2015, at 1021:, Atle Rotevatn <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Dear all,
I need to have some thin sections or sample slabs made of porous rocks (sandstone, carbonates) that have the following specifications:
max size 10x10 mm
no glue/epoxy, at least not in/under the centre of the sample
no cover slip (or a removable cover slip) on top
Sounds difficult to me...
Alternatively, a slab (not mounted as a thin section) with the following specs:
max size 10x10 mm
max thickness 2 mm
The challenge here is to get this made without destroying the material, and without the use of epoxy. Clearly that rules out some of the more friable porous rocks.
Anyway - I do not have any experience with the preparation of samples or thin sections this small and delicate, so any suggestions as to where you think I could get this done would be much appreciated!
Best regards,
Atle
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Atle Rotevatn
Professor, Structural- and Reservoir Geology
Department of Earth Science
University of Bergen
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Phone: (+47) 48109959
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