Instrument Usage rates

Download this table (PDF) for usage rates for the EPMA and SEM.

Additional Costs

Sample Preparation

• Carbon- or metal-conductive coating .........................................................$ 25.00 per 1-6 samples.
• Conductive coating must be evaporated onto non-metalic samples before electron Microprobe or High Vacuum SEM analysis)

Specimen Mounting

• Epoxy mounting and polishing to 0.05 micron finish ......................................$ 25.00 each