Systematic inquiry in tests of negative/positive replica combinations for SEM.
High resolution replica materials are routinely used in scanning electron microscopy. A systematic evaluating procedure for replica combinations is proposed which details fourteen points to be recorded. These points include quantitative and qualitative information useful when assessing a replica combination for a particular research problem. A case study employing one silicone-based impression material and one epoxy resin is performed as an example of the procedure.
D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D003804:Dentin / Q000648:ultrastructure; D004853:Epoxy Resins; D005260:Female; D006652:Histological Techniques; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
D004853:Epoxy Resins; D012826:Silicone Elastomers