Multiple Sectioning and Perforation Techniques for TEM sub-Surface Studies

摘要

Techniques for preparing multiple electron transparent regions at several depth levels below the surface of a metal disk specimen are described. These techniques are relatively rapid and find application in many areas involving surface studies. Examples are shown of multiple thin areas produced at intervals of approximately 200 nm below the original surface of a stainless steel bombarded with 4 MeV Ni exp +2 ions for void swelling studies. (ERA citation 04:003959)