Holder - Sample Mounting - Hitachi HT7800 User Manual

Mounting the sample is a delicate process and the sample holder needs to be handled with
great care. Please be especially careful to only load completely dry samples.
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The holder should have been left inside the column (without evac) away from dust.
Remove holder.
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Place the holder carefully in the stand. Make sure to never touch the area above the o-
ring. Place the silicon cylinder in position. Using the coarse tweezers, carefully lift the
metal lid. The MS2 holder can fit up to three samples at a time.
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Carefully place each grid inside the slot and make sure to note down the sample
position.
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Carefully close the top lid to secure the grids in position either with tweezers or by
pulling the silicon cylinder. Make sure there is no dust or excess of grease on the o-ring.
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To open, lift the metal lid

Holder - Sample mounting

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Pull the silicon cylinder to close the metal lid
Slits to facilitate the
removal of grids
Place samples in slots
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