Practical Electron Microscopy and Database

An Online Book, Second Edition by Dr. Yougui Liao (2006)

Practical Electron Microscopy and Database - An Online Book

Chapter/Index: Introduction | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | Appendix

Fingerprint Related Contamination in EMs

The partial pressure of hydrocarbon (HC) or silicon oils from the diffusion pump, the grease of vacuum seals, and fingerprints on TEM sample holder induce HC contamination in the EMs (electron microscopes) specimen chamber.