A MOUNTING MEDIUM FOR EMBEDDING A SAMPLE MATERIAL AND A METHOD OF MOUNTING A SAMPLE MATERIAL IN A MOUNTING MEDIUM

摘要

A method of embedding a sample material in a mounting medium with reduced cycle times and a mounting medium for embedding a sample material. The method includes the steps of: - preparing a granular mounting medium by blending a granular resin and a granular filler, - placing a sample material and said granular mounting medium in a moulding cavity, - followed by the steps of: - heating, for a first period of time, said moulding cavity including said granular mounting medium thereby producing a sintering mounting medium, - cooling, for a second period of time, said moulding cavity including said mounting medium thereby producing a solid mounting medium embedding said sample material.