4.2 Sample Mounting
Most systems ship with a user-specified sample mount, depending on the option(s) purchased. Refer to
your system’s Manual Addendum for specific instructions regarding your sample mount.
Following the instructions in your Manual Addendum, carefully remove the sample mount from the
platform.
1. Remove the previous sample from the face of the mount. Clean off residual grease with a
Kimwipe (use a small amount of isopropanol or acetone if needed)
2. Apply a thin layer of new N-grease to the sample mount surface. Use a cotton swab to spread
the grease out evenly.
Do not use N-grease for temperatures above 300 K
Apiezon® N-grease softens at 305 K. If the user plans to operate above 300 K, it is recommended to
use an alternative sample mounting material to ensure a vertically mounted sample does not slide off
the sample mount.
Depending on the sample, VGE, silver paint/paste, or copper SEM tape can be used in place of N-
grease.
Using tweezers, set your sample on top of the grease layer and press down gently to ensure a good
thermal connection.
Sample mount with sample.
*User sample mount may differ.
Step 1: Clean surface & apply
grease
Step 3: Attaching new sample
To check if the sample is secure, hold sample mount horizontally so the sample faces down and
forcibly tap the mount with a finger.
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