Preparation techniques

(Ultra)-Microtomy at ambient conditions and at cryo conditions
- Preparation of thin slices for optical microscopy, DSC and X-Ray investigations
- Preparation of ultra thin slices for S(T)EM
- Preparation of smooth surfaces for SEM and AFM investigations
Embedding in resins and acrylates
- For preparation of (ultra) thin slices of very small and/or very thin samples
- For preparation of sections and cuttings
Etching methods (chemical etching and plasma etching)
Staining methods