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SMP520: SAMPLE PREPARATION: PARTICLE ISOLATION FOR TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY (FORMERLY COM513)
Taught by members of cleanroom staff at McCrone Associates, specialized techniques is demonstrated for isolating and mounting single particle contaminants and non-bulk material for TEM analysis. Students use an Olympus SZX10 stereomicroscope during class to apply the techniques learned. Topics covered, but not limited to, include the “two-handed technique”, powder and ash preparation, and replication. Staining techniques and ultramicrotomy will not be covered in this course.
This 1-day practical course is customized to meet the needs of each individual student. A maximum class size of 10 students allows the instructor(s) to provide individual attention. Prior to the course, each enrolled student is asked to fill out a questionnaire to ensure their individual needs are met. Students are also encouraged to bring samples with them to the class.
In addition to using real-world samples in the course, each student has access to the online McCrone Atlas of Microscopic Particles. The Atlas contains descriptions, PLM and SEM images, and EDS, IR, and Raman spectra from hundreds of fully-characterized microscopic materials.
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Date
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Times & Locations
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Instructor(s)
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Credits
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Cost
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10/18/2010 -
10/18/2010
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Westmont, IL
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Wiley
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0.5
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10/17/2011 -
10/17/2011
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Westmont, IL
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Wiley
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0.5
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Are you interested in this course, but it is either not offered or not at a time that works with your schedule? Let us know and we will notify you when it is available next.
Offline registration is available by calling the registrar at 630-887-7100 or by downloading the offline registration form, completing it, and faxing to 630-887-7412.
* If a scheduled course is full, you may be placed in a waiting list.
1. Introduction and overview of characterization and preparation of micrometer and
sub-micrometer sized particles for TEM.
2. Instruction and practice in making and using fabricated micro tools.
3. Instruction and practice in preparing single particle or non-bulk samples for TEM.
4. Methods for isolating contaminates from liquids, solids, and surfaces.
- Basic Stereomicroscopy using an Olympus SZX10
- How to use and make micro tools
- How to isolate and manipulate micrometer and sub-micrometer sized particles.
- How to prepare micrometer and sub-micrometer sized particles for TEM
- Students are strongly encouraged to bring their own samples to learn how to isolate, mount, and manipulate samples relevant to their job.
- This class is directed toward students who have single particle or non-bulk material and would like to learn precise methods of particle isolation, mounting, and manipulation for TEM analysis. Professionals who must prepare one-of-a-kind samples that may have undergone previous analysis will benefit from attending this class.
- Detailed course manual
- Olympus SZX10 stereomicroscope
- Olympus BX51 polarized light microscope
- McCrone Atlas of Microscopic Particles (www.mccroneatls.com)
- Students should be familiar with light microscopy and stereomicroscopy.
Students are expected to successfully complete a variety of tasks in the form of hands-on exercises, laboratory exercises, identifications of unknowns, and quizzes. In addition, the students are required to have 100% attendance during the course, participate in class, complete a student evaluation form and pre and post course assessment forms.
The student is notified at the end of the course whether or not they have successfully completed the requirements of the course based on:
- 100% attendance
- class participation
- completion of all course material
- completed and signed student evaluation form
- completed pre and post course assessment forms
Upon successfully meeting these requirements, a student is awarded a certificate of completion and IACET CEU credits, if available. Those who have not successfully passed the course requirements do not receive a certificate or IACET CEU credits.
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