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Author Grieten, E.; Caen, J.; Schryvers, D.
Title Optimal sample preparation to characterize corrosion in historical photographs with analytical TEM Type A1 Journal article
Year (down) 2014 Publication Microscopy and microanalysis Abbreviated Journal Microsc Microanal
Volume 20 Issue 5 Pages 1585-1590
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences (ARCHES)
Abstract An alternative focused ion beam preparation method is used for sampling historical photographs containing metallic nanoparticles in a polymer matrix. We use the preparation steps of classical ultra-microtomy with an alternative final sectioning with a focused ion beam. Transmission electron microscopy techniques show that the lamella has a uniform thickness, which is an important factor for analytical transmission electron microscopy. Furthermore, the method maintains the spatial distribution of nanoparticles in the soft matrix. The results are compared with traditional preparation techniques such as ultra-microtomy and classical focused ion beam milling.
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Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge, Mass. Editor
Language Wos 000345742900031 Publication Date 2014-09-26
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Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1431-9276;1435-8115; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.891 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.891; 2014 IF: 1.877
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:118481 Serial 2484
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