Precision Ion Polishing System

Gatan, Model 691


The Gatan Precision Ion Polishing System (PIPS) is used for final thinning to electron transparency of TEM samples. The argon ion polishing is performed by two variable-angle penning ion guns.



Lab: St Andrews Electron Microscopy Facility
Location: School of Chemistry
KY16 9ST
Owner: Ross Blackley
Contact: Ross Blackley

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