PETROGRAPHIC THIN SECTION PREPARATION
We specialize in preparation of thin sections for petrographic study. We provide lab services for geoscientists in government and environmental agencies, university programs, concrete and material research and development departments.
Standard thin section is a 30 µm-thick slice of rock, concrete, etc., mounted with epoxy onto a 26 × 47 mm glass slide. This type of thin section is best suited for routine petrography.
Polished thin section which has a scratch-free, highly reflective surface. Polished thin sections can be used for electron microprobe or SEM analysis, or to identify by reflected-light petrography the various kinds of opaque, metallic minerals present in most rocks.
Polished ore sections are thick, polished plates mounted on transparent resin or standard 27 × 46 mm slides for reflected-light microscopic analysis of opaque metallic minerals (ore minerals).
Why Us ?
High Quality Preparations
Our reputation for delivering work of the highest quality has become the hallmark of our business because we understand that careful and accurate preparation of your samples critical to your planning and decisions.
Fast, Reliable Service
Reliability is another reason for our good reputation. We know that when you need lab work, you need it now. That’s why we work with you every step of the process, as though we were part of your own research team. Without compromising quality, we do whatever it takes to promptly deliver your samples for analysis.
Cost-Effective
Today, it’s more cost effective to send samples to an “Outside” lab then it is to secure the specialized machinery and staff of an “in house” facility. In organizations where lab capability exist, we become an invaluable partner when large orders or specialized work threatens to overload your lab’s capacity
