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Collect Enough Material to Fill a Sample Holder

Front-Load Samples

  1. Unless the sample material is very small, select the appropriate sample holder (see Sample Slurry/Smear Slide Mounting for Small Sample Amounts).
  2. Label the sample holder with a unique identifier to keep the samples organized (e.g., text ID or 14H2 77-78)
  3. Place enough powder from the labeled sample bottle to fill an empty sample holder. Gently press the powder flush with the sample holder using a glass slide. Roll the glass slide over the powder to fill any gaps in material and smooth the surface of the powder. The surface of the powder must be smooth. Remove excess powder from the sample holder edges and carefully place the holder in the D4 sample magazine.

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