Re: [meteorite-list] Thin Section Slide Size
Hello, The thin-sections I have made in the US are all 27x46mm, and they seemed to work fine in the Electron Microprobe of the University of Arizona. I do know that thin-sections of this same size are also made for other instirutions. However I have seen larger and thicker thin-sections, but those had been made in Europe. I hope this helps. Anne M. Black _http://www.impactika.com/_ (http://www.impactika.com/) _impact...@aol.com_ (mailto:impact...@aol.com) President, I.M.C.A. Inc. _http://www.imca.cc/_ (http://www.imca.cc/) In a message dated 11/14/2010 11:49:59 PM Mountain Standard Time, metl...@plu.to writes: According to the Burnham Petrogaphics website that Richard provided the link to standard size (25x45mm, 27x46mm and 28x48mm): http://www.burnhampetrographics.com/petropoxy/ppp.php#slideboxes Matt. On 15/11/10 04:41, Ed Deckert wrote: Hi List! The talk about thin section storage boxes got me to thinking. Are there any Standard sizes for the glass slides that are used when making a thin section? Or is it typically the case that the thin section maker uses whatever he or she happens to have on hand? I have seen at least two different size slides used for thin sections, and that would seem to make it a little more challenging to find a one size fits all storage box. Inquiring minds want to know! Thanks, Ed Deckert __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Thin Section Slide Size
Hi Matt, Ed all, While it is true that I, Anne Black, David New and everyone Else I know into meteorite Thin Sections have made 27 X 46 mm Thin sections, to say they are standard is not really accurate in Terms of thin sections across the board. Certainly this size is common, but other sizes are used in Various other arenas - IE some geological studies, some biological Studies, some medical studies, Oil Industry wtudies, etc. use a Variety of other sizes. While 27 X 46mm is one of the more common sizes, It is not, in fact, the standard size for thin sections in general But it is the standard size for meteorite thin sections. I have, However, seen meteorite thin sections of other sizes. The most Frustrating for me were round thin sections. Best wishes, Michael On 11/14/10 10:49 PM, Matt Smith metl...@plu.to wrote: According to the Burnham Petrogaphics website that Richard provided the link to standard size (25x45mm, 27x46mm and 28x48mm): http://www.burnhampetrographics.com/petropoxy/ppp.php#slideboxes Matt. On 15/11/10 04:41, Ed Deckert wrote: Hi List! The talk about thin section storage boxes got me to thinking. Are there any Standard sizes for the glass slides that are used when making a thin section? Or is it typically the case that the thin section maker uses whatever he or she happens to have on hand? I have seen at least two different size slides used for thin sections, and that would seem to make it a little more challenging to find a one size fits all storage box. Inquiring minds want to know! Thanks, Ed Deckert __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Thin Section Slide Size
Hi Michael, Matt, Anne, and all, Thank you for your responses. I found Michael's reply especially interesting. I have not yet seen any round thin sections, but now I know more about the various uses for thin sections. Best Regards, Ed - Original Message - From: Michael Blood mlbl...@cox.net To: Matt Smith metl...@plu.to; Ed Deckert edeck...@triad.rr.com; Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 6:19 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Thin Section Slide Size Hi Matt, Ed all, While it is true that I, Anne Black, David New and everyone Else I know into meteorite Thin Sections have made 27 X 46 mm Thin sections, to say they are standard is not really accurate in Terms of thin sections across the board. Certainly this size is common, but other sizes are used in Various other arenas - IE some geological studies, some biological Studies, some medical studies, Oil Industry wtudies, etc. use a Variety of other sizes. While 27 X 46mm is one of the more common sizes, It is not, in fact, the standard size for thin sections in general But it is the standard size for meteorite thin sections. I have, However, seen meteorite thin sections of other sizes. The most Frustrating for me were round thin sections. Best wishes, Michael On 11/14/10 10:49 PM, Matt Smith metl...@plu.to wrote: According to the Burnham Petrogaphics website that Richard provided the link to standard size (25x45mm, 27x46mm and 28x48mm): http://www.burnhampetrographics.com/petropoxy/ppp.php#slideboxes Matt. On 15/11/10 04:41, Ed Deckert wrote: Hi List! The talk about thin section storage boxes got me to thinking. Are there any Standard sizes for the glass slides that are used when making a thin section? Or is it typically the case that the thin section maker uses whatever he or she happens to have on hand? I have seen at least two different size slides used for thin sections, and that would seem to make it a little more challenging to find a one size fits all storage box. Inquiring minds want to know! Thanks, Ed Deckert __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Thin Section Slide Size
Hi List! The talk about thin section storage boxes got me to thinking. Are there any Standard sizes for the glass slides that are used when making a thin section? Or is it typically the case that the thin section maker uses whatever he or she happens to have on hand? I have seen at least two different size slides used for thin sections, and that would seem to make it a little more challenging to find a one size fits all storage box. Inquiring minds want to know! Thanks, Ed Deckert __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Thin Section Slide Size
Hey Ed Ask Steve Schoner to see if he remembers the specifications.or Google it. TS slides are shorter. You take a standard slide blank and grind it down lengthwise to a specific length.plus add a frosted end section so you can label the slide. The reason for mandating a standard size is so when another researcher indexes the slide on their stage they can dial up the coordinates and find the item of interest recorded by the original researcher. I am not sure a correctly made TS will securely fit every standard slide storage box. There is a new circular slide plate standard which is around 25mm. It reduces the amount of material used in making the TS and can be slipped into a microprobe/SEM as well. Regards, Elton - Original Message From: Ed Deckert edeck...@triad.rr.com To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sun, November 14, 2010 11:41:38 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Thin Section Slide Size Hi List! The talk about thin section storage boxes got me to thinking. Are there any Standard sizes for the glass slides that are used when making a thin section? Or is it typically the case that the thin section maker uses whatever he or she happens to have on hand? I have seen at least two different size slides used for thin sections, and that would seem to make it a little more challenging to find a one size fits all storage box. Inquiring minds want to know! Thanks, Ed Deckert __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Thin Section Slide Size
According to the Burnham Petrogaphics website that Richard provided the link to standard size (25x45mm, 27x46mm and 28x48mm): http://www.burnhampetrographics.com/petropoxy/ppp.php#slideboxes Matt. On 15/11/10 04:41, Ed Deckert wrote: Hi List! The talk about thin section storage boxes got me to thinking. Are there any Standard sizes for the glass slides that are used when making a thin section? Or is it typically the case that the thin section maker uses whatever he or she happens to have on hand? I have seen at least two different size slides used for thin sections, and that would seem to make it a little more challenging to find a one size fits all storage box. Inquiring minds want to know! Thanks, Ed Deckert __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
