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Common Operations
Metal Sample Prep
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Niton XL2 Analyzer User's Guide
Figure 6.
Rubber Backing Pad and Nut
In the US, sanding discs are 4.5 inch diameter and can be purchased in various grit sizes of 36
to 120. The surface abrasive can be one of the following materials: aluminum oxide, silicon
carbide or zirconia alumina. The selection of sanding discs is covered in the next section.
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