title: Modified embedding procedure for microtomy of large particle zeolites.
abstract: A method is described to strengthen the binding of organic resin to inorganic zeolite, allowing large particles to be microtomed. For FeZSM-5 aggregates the particle size limit increased from 3 microns to greater than 20 microns in diameter by application of this method. This technique can be applied to a variety of oxide powder samples, extending the utility of microtomy as a materials science tool.
authors.affiliation: National Center for Electron Microscopy, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, California 94720.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Ulan
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Schooley
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gronsky
mesh_terms: D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D008867:Microtomy / Q000379:methods*; D010316:Particle Size; D012116:Resins, Plant; D017641:Zeolites
chemical_list: D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D012116:Resins, Plant; D017641:Zeolites