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Microscopy Training
Reading pigment behaviour under the microscope
Sample preparation, imaging and interpretation — how to use microscopy to understand orientation, dispersion and defects.
- Who it's for
- Lab technicians, formulators, technical service
- Level
- Intermediate
- Duration
- Approx. 45 minutes
Introduction
Microscopy is the fastest way to explain why a panel looks the way it does. This series covers preparation, imaging settings and — most importantly — how to interpret what you see.
What you will take away
- Prepare cross-sections and surface samples correctly
- Choose lighting and magnification for the question being asked
- Recognise orientation, agglomeration and application defects
Episodes
Preparation decides the result
Most misleading micrographs come from preparation, not from the instrument. Consistent cutting, embedding and polishing produce comparable images across a development programme.
Key topics
Sample preparationImaging settingsOrientationDefect diagnosis