Work Area Preparation Material ethanol Cleaning cloth A4 and A3 sheets of paper (clean) Tape to secure paper Preparing the work area Thoroughly clean the work area using standard-grade ethanol. Ensure the microscope and surrounding equipment are clear of foreign particles such as dust and mineral grains remaining from the previous mount to avoid cross-sample contamination. Place the A4 sheet over the microscope base and the A3 sheet alongside the microscope as an area to place Petri dishes. Secure the sheets of paper with tape. Keep the workspace clean, organised, and ensure that tools and equipment are within reach. Figure 2.1 shows a standard mount-making workstation set-up. Figure . Standard mount making work space.
Work Area Preparation Material ethanol Cleaning cloth A4 and A3 sheets of paper (clean) Tape to secure paper Preparing the work area Thoroughly clean the work area using standard-grade ethanol. Ensure the microscope and surrounding equipment are clear of foreign particles such as dust and mineral grains remaining from the previous mount to avoid cross-sample contamination. Place the A4 sheet over the microscope base and the A3 sheet alongside the microscope as an area to place Petri dishes. Secure the sheets of paper with tape. Keep the workspace clean, organised, and ensure that tools and equipment are within reach. Figure 2.1 shows a standard mount-making workstation set-up. Figure . Standard mount making work space.
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