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<p>Copied from old</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[Category: SOP]]<br /> <br /> &lt;big&gt;Loss Prevention&lt;/big&gt;<br /> #Safety glasses should always be worn in the metallography labs<br /> #Gloves should always be worn when working with chemicals<br /> <br /> &lt;big&gt;Procedure&lt;/big&gt;<br /> #Use an abrasive saw with a water-soluble oil as a lubricant to cut the sample to be mounted.<br /> #Clean the sample using ethanol and dry with compressed air<br /> #Grab the mold and place the sample into the mold. Make sure to place the surface to be examined face down. <br /> #Grab the epoxy resin and corresponding hardener. Read the directions on the resin container for the proper mixture of resin-hardener. (fig. 1) [[File:Epoxy2.jpg|thumb|right|Figure 1. Epoxy resin and corresponding hardener]]<br /> #Place empty cup onto scale and tare <br /> #Weigh out the required amount of resin and tare the scale<br /> #Weigh out the hardener. If needed add a dab of color to the cup.<br /> #Mix the resin and hardener for 5 minutes <br /> #Pour the epoxy into the mold <br /> #Allow molds to site for the amount of time specified on the resin container<br /> #Remove the bottom cap of mold<br /> #Place mold in the bench vise and tighten it down (fig. 2) [[File:Vice2.jpg|thumb|right|Figure 2. Mold tightened in the bench vise]]<br /> #Use the metal rod and hammer to knock the sample out of the mold.</div>

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