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MEX-1 Sample Preparation
Well-considered sample preparation is an important pre-beamtime task. It has the potential to critically influence the experimental outcome and success. In summary, the small vertical beam size coupled with small but noticeable beam motion demands highly uniform samples, as sample homogeneity is directly related to obtained data quality.
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Please do not take the data in the plot below to suggest that 15 revolutions is a sufficient amount of grinding to prepare a sample for transmission. When using a mortar and pestle 15-30 minutes grinding time is recommended. A superior and less tedious solution is to use a ball mill.
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Sample Holders
MEX1 uses sample holders described in the technical drawings below.
The round sample holders can hold samples with 13mm (one hole) or 7mm (two holes) diameters or smaller.
The rectangular sample holders (3 holes) are 6mm x 3mm.
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