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ab

c

e

d

. Fig. 30.12 Gibeon meteorite sample produced by the lift-out method
to produce large area samples suitable for EBSD, TKD, EDS, or STEM imag-
ing. a Milled sample ready for ex situ lift-out. b Lift-out sample on the
end of the micromanipulator needle. c Cu support for the sample. It was

placed across the large gap in the middle and epoxied in place. d Sample

after final milling of the surface. e Sample arranged on a pre-tilted sample

holder for EBSD

30.5 · Preparation of Samples for SEM