Preparation of a Bitumen Sample

• Leica RM2165
• Leica LN21 low temperature sectioning system

• Knife temperature: -10 °C
• Sample temperature: -50 °C
• Knife type: Tungsten carbide knife, 40°
• Clearance angle: 5°
• Section thickness: 5 µm
• Preparation medium: Xylene
• Mounting medium: Eukitt