Gatan PIPS II

The Gatan precision ion polisher system uses Argon ions to mill thins specimens to electron transparency for TEM. Samples are restricted to 3mm diameter disks.

Loctation: G61 Stieff

Manufacturer: Gatan Incorporated

Capabilities and Options: 

  • kV from 0.5 to 6.0
  • Angles 1-15 degrees
  • Cryomilling available

Location: Maryland Hall 15 (basement level)

Contact information for training: Please contact Phil Chapman (pchapma2@jhu.edu) in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

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