Preparation Conditions
Mechanical pre-preparation: Cut out a piece of paper using a razor blade or a scissors. The cut should be free of any paper fibres.
Ion milling
Sample holder: | 90°-Sloped cutting holder |
Acceleration voltage: | 7 kV |
Milling time: | 3 h |
Sample movement: | Oscillation (65°) |
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