Petrography  
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Buehler® Geological & Mineralogy Guide  
The Geological Mineralogy guide discusses specific consumables and equipment used in mining and mineral exploration laboratories. It incorporates web links to Buehler’s consumable and equipment videos.  
Sample Preparation  
Mounting Consumables  
Encapsulation & Impregnation  
Grinding & Polishing  
Geological and Mineralogy Guide
 
Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD)
Analysis of Geological Mirrored Samples Presentation
 
Prepared as a thin section and a bulk mount  
EBSD_Geological Samples Presentation
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Sectioning
 
Buehler® Guide to Petrography  
Specimen Preparation Stages  
Sectioning Specimen  
Impregnation & Encapsulation  
Trimming  
Surface Preparation Prior to Bonding  
Bonding  
Resectioning  
Grinding  
Polishing  
Microscopic Examination  
Image Analysis & Capture  
Buehler Guide to Petrography
 
Lapro® Slab Saw 24"  
Lapidary Slab Saw for Cutting Minerals, Rocks and Concrete  
24" (610mm) Diamond Blade with 9" (229mm) Cutting Depth  
Convenient Sloped Bottom with Drain, for Easy Coolant Removal  
New Safety Hood Lock  
Screw Drive Feed  
Three Adjustable Feed Rates  
Bronze Clutch Cam Engage/Disengagement Lever Actuated System  
Vise Opens up to 17" (432mm)  
Clear Cover to View Sample During Cutting  
Cast Iron Vise with Hardwood Jaws  
Lapro Slab Saw
 
 
Trim Saw  
Trim Saws are used for Cutting Minerals, Rock and Concrete  
Powerfeed Trim Saw, 10in [254mm]  
Automated, Clutch Activated Power Saw Feed and Shut-off  
Hand Feeding of Vice Option  
Toggle Switch for Independent Operation  
Buehler Trim Saws
 
 
VibroMet® 2 Vibratory Polisher  
Produces a superior flat face utilizing a horizontal vibratory motion  
Ideal for metals, electronic components, ceramics, minerals and thin films  
Yields a stress-free surface  

Accommodates thin sections, bulk mounts and large unmounted samples

 

Ideal for Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) specimens

 

Enhances polarized light response for non-cubic structures

 

Utilized for nanoindentation sample preparations that require ultra smooth finishes

 

Prepares geological and ceramic ultra-thin sections of 5 to 10 microns

Accommodates attack polish suspensions

   
VibroMet 2 Video
   
VibroMet 2 Vibratory Polisher-Best Practices & How To Guide
VibroMet 2 Vibratory Polisher
 
 
PetroThin® Thin Sectioning System  
Ultra-thin sectioning bench-top product will cut and grind down to 30um or less depending on the hardness of the material  
Features:  
  - Holds 5 different size glass slides  
  - Vacuum slide chuck  
  - Cooling system uses water or propylene glycol  
  - 8" (203mm) diamond blade capacity for cutting non-metallics  
  - 8" (203mm) cup wheel for grinding  
PetroThin Thin Sectioning System
 
 
IsoMet® Family  
Thin sectioning bench-top cutters  
IsoMet® Low Speed Saw
 
  - 5" (127mm) blade capacity, micrometer, 0-300 rpm  
IsoMet® 1000 Precision Saw  
  -7" (178mm) blade capacity, micrometer, 0-950 rpm  
Can be upgraded with versatile accessories:  
  - Rotating/Oscillating Vice for quicker cuts of large specimens  
  - Table saw for cutting out sections from PCB's and other specimens  
  - Goniometer for sectioning crystals along specific planes  
IsoMet® 4000 Linear Precision Saw  
  - 8" (203mm) blade capacity, micrometer, 200-5,000 rpm  
IsoMet® 5000 Linear Precision Saw  
  - Same as IsoMet 4000, but with programmability and automatic serial cutting  
IsoMet LS Saw
 
 
IsoMet 5000 Linear Precision Saw
 
 
Nikon Eclipse LV100 POL & Eclipse 50i POL
with Image Analysis Software
 
Outstanding optical performance, perfect for a wide variety of imaging applications. Both microscopes offer advanced polarizing microscopy under both diascopic and episcopic illumination.

 
Both diascopic and episcopic polarizing observations are possible by mounting the LV-UEPI universal epi-illuminator  
The illuminator is brighter than a 100W lamp  
With an optional universal-type nosepiece and DIC accessories, differential interference contrast (DIC) microscopy is also possible  
Nosepiece uses the same DIN standard compensator slot as more expensive models  
All objectives on the nosepiece are centerable  
Uses CFI60 optics, realizing both high NA and long working distance  
Clamp-type focusing mechanism makes for easy, safe specimen exchange  
Excellent cost performance balanced with superb basic performance as a polarizing microscope  
Seamlessly integrate your microscope and PC to capture, annotate, measure, and archive images using our state-of-the-art OmniMet image analysis software  
Nikon Eclipse LV100
Eclipse LV100

 
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Nikon Eclipse 50i POL
Eclipse 50i POL
 
 
Mounting
 
Vacuum Systems  
Removes trapped air from mounting material and sample  
Mounting compound fills sample cracks, pores and voids ie. rocks, minerals, concrete  
Cast N' Vac  
  - Economical and single sample system  
  - Built-in vacuum pump and gage  
Cast N' Vac 1000  
  - Holds multiple specimen molds  
Cast N Vac 1000
 
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PetroBond® for Fixturing  
Used to mount specimens to glass slides for thin-sectioning  
For bonding lapped samples to glass slides  
Controls thickness of bonding media  
Capacity up to 12 thin-sections  
Accommodates slides up to 2" x 3" (51mm x 76mm)  
Spring activated loading  
For use with thermal cements (by placing on hot plate) or with castable mounting  
PetroBond
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Grinding & Polishing
 
EcoMet® 250/300 Grinder-Polisher Family
& AutoMet® 250/300 Power Head
Sealed Membrane Keypad or Color-Touch Screen Controls
 
EcoMet® Pro Touch-Screen Provides Zaxis Control
and Method Programmability
 
Choice of 8" (203mm), 10" (254mm) or 12" (305mm)
Diameter Platens
 
Variable Speed Base Platens and Power Heads  
Unique LED Lighting Illuminates Platen, Bowl, Specimens and Working Area  
High Torque Motors for Large and Multiple Specimen Preparation  
EcoMet® 250 or 300 Grinder-Polisher Base Only
for Manual Preparation
 
Upgrade to Semi-Automatic Preparation with AutoMet® 250
or 300 Power Head
 
Single or Central Force Power Head  
Repeatable Sample Preparation Every Time!  
     
  EcoMet® 250/300 Grinder-Polisher
& AutoMet® 250/300 Power Head Video
 
 
  EcoMet® Pro Video  
 
Petrographic Histolic Thin Section Slide Holder
60-9050 to be used with 60-9010
Petrographic Histolic Thin Section Slide Holder 609050
 
Thin sectioning glass slide holder for 27mm x 46mm glass slides  
Will grind/polish to 30um or less  
Fits most semi-automatic EcoMet® / AutoMet® 250 grinder/polishers  
Holds 3 slides  
     
     
     
 
MetaServ® 250 SINGLE & TWIN GRINDER-POLISHERS, Vector® & Vector® LC 250 POWER HEADS
MetaServ 250 Grinder-Polisher Vector LC 250 Power Heads
 
Reliable and Economical  
8" (203mm) or 10" (254mm) Platen Compatibility  
Single or Twin Platen Option  
Timer with LED Display  
Water Control Switch Located in the Front Panel for Easy Acces  
Corrosion Resistant, Molded Base Provides Increased Life  
Quiet Belt Drive Operation  
Upgrade to Semi-Automatic Preparation with addition of Vector® LC 250 Power Head  
 
Hand-Held Petrographic Glass Slide Holder
No. 30-8005
 
For use with either thin or polished thin sections  
Fits 27 x 46mm (1 x 1.8inch) glass slides  
Molded recess  
Used with standard abrasives, as well as diamond discs  
     
     
Hand-Held Petrographic Glass Slide Holder
 
 
Target Holder for Controlled Material Removal  
May be used for making rock, cement and mineral thin sections  
60-8097 holds 1 x 3 inch glass slides  
60-8100 holds 27 x 46mm and 28 x 48mm glass slides and has removable stop rings  
Can be used with 60-9049 Specimen Holder which mounts on the
EcoMet® 300 / AutoMet® 300 Grinder-Polisher
(holds three of 60-8100)
 

Bulk or Glass Slide Mounting Specimens

 
For Hand-held or Semi-automatic Specimen Preparation  
For Mounted Samples of 25mm, 30mm, 40mm, 1″, 1 1/4″ and 1 1/2″
in Diameter
 
For microElectronic Components such as BGA Solder Balls or Cu Plated Through Holes  
All holders utilize a precise scale allowing you to extend perimeters within 20 microns or better.  
All target holders can be used in the VibroMet® 2 Vibratory Polisher  
Target Holder for Controll Material Removal

Histolic Precision Grinding Fixture
 
 
Preparation Accessories
 
UltraMet® Sonic Cleaners  
Quickly removes grinding debris and abrasives from pores and cracks to prevent contamination and subsequent specimen preparation steps  
Eliminates problems which result from dirty specimens during the mounting process  
UltraMet Sonic Cleaners
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PetroVue® Thin Section Viewer  
Easy and convenient to use  
Polarized light source  
Assists in viewing thin sections  
Monitor thickness and uniformity during the grinding process  
PetroVue Thin Section Viewer
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Tools
 
Sum-Notes for Petrographic Preparation  
Preparation of Cement Clinkers  
Preparation ot Intravascular Thin Sections  
Bone Cross-sections with Implants  
Petrographic Preparation of Bone Thin Sections  
Preparation of Otolith Cross-sections