Scanning Electron Microscope EM-30PLUS Operating Manual
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3. Specimen Preparation
3.1 Summary
When you observe specimens with electron microscope (EM), pretreatment according to
specimen feature is necessary in order to acquire exact images. When you use inadequate
pretreatment, specimen can be damaged or wrong judgment can be made due to distorted
images. When you treat the specimens in an adequate way, you can acquire clear images
even in specimens whose measurement is not easy.
You should wear Poli/Latex gloves during the whole process of dealing with specimens.
When you deal with specimens with bare hands, contaminants or sodium ingredient
on hands can be got into the electron microscope (EM) and deteriorate the
performance.
When you make specimens of glass or semiconductor whose pieces can be scattered,
you should wear safety glasses while dealing with the specimens.
When you deal with specimens in powder form, be sure to wear mask as it can be
inhaled.