Thin Section Australia - Petrographic Sample Preparation

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We want to get your work right the first time.
Pricing a job with many optional services can get complicated, so let's go step by step.

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Job Name*

Let's separate all your samples into groups that need the same preparation work.
Example: 10 polished slides exactly the same is the 1st group. Another 3 slides the same size, but unpolished and cover slipped is a 2nd group. A final single sample might need to be on a larger size glass slide, so it is a 3rd group.
So, you will have 3 groups of different sample preparation for your total of 14 samples.

Total Quantity of Samples ? *

We will automatically give you a bulk rate discount if you have at least 100 samples in total.

How many groups in total? *

How many samples in this group ?*

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Do you want glass slides (thin sections) or blocks for this group? *

Slides

Blocks

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What slide size do you want for all the samples in this group?*

28mm x 48mm

26mm x 76mm

51mm x 76mm

100mm x 76mm

If you need to choose more than one option, you need to create another separate group.

30%

What block diameter do you want for all the samples in this group ? *

25mm

30mm

40mm

If you need to choose more than one option, you need to create another separate group.

40%

What thickness do you want for your thin sections?

≥30µm (microns)

≥100µm (microns)

< 30µm (microns) - $5 per sample (EX. GST)

If you need to choose more than one option, you need to create another separate group.

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What surface finish do you want for your thin sections?*

Ground / Standard - $ per sample (EX. GST)

Polished - $ per sample (EX. GST)

Double Polished - $ per sample (EX. GST)

If you need to choose more than one option, you need to create another separate group.

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Do you want coverslips?*

Yes - $2 per sample (EX. GST)

70%

Do you want us to cut/saw the samples to fit the slide size?(Avg: $2.00 x 6 cuts) *

Yes - $12 per sample (EX. GST)

80%

Do you want impregnation with epoxy?*

Clear - $10 per sample (EX. GST)

Blue - $10 per sample (EX. GST)

No, I don’t think they’ll need it. #

Sometimes sample material just can't be prepared without epoxy impregnation. If we have to impregnate, we will have to charge you. So, if you’re not sure, safer to include it in your estimate. But don't worry, if we don't need it, we won't charge you. #

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Do you want staining?*

K-Feldspar - $25 per sample (EX. GST)

Calcite - $25 per sample (EX. GST)

Ferrous Iron Carbonate - $25 per sample (EX. GST)

No, thanks

If you need to choose more than one option, you need to create another separate group.

100%

Would you describe your sample material as…*

Heat sensitive - $5 per sample (EX. GST)

Water sensitive - $5 per sample (EX. GST)

Brittle, Porous or Loose - $10 per sample (EX. GST)

None of the above

If you need to choose more than one option, you need to create another separate group.

100%

Will the blocks be made from cuttings ?

Yes - $5 per sample (EX. GST)

If you need to choose more than one option, you need to create another separate group.

100% Complete (success)

Do you have any Special Preparation Instructions?*

Yes

Group Review	Estimation Per Sample	Estimation for Group
Job Name	AUD $	AUD $
Total Quantity of Samples ?
How many groups in total ?
How many samples in this group ?
Do you want glass slides (thin sections) or blocks for this group ?
What slide size do you want for all the samples in this group ?
What block diameter do you want for all the samples in this group ?
What thickness do you want for your thin sections ?
What surface finish do you want for your thin sections ?
Do you want coverslips?
Do you want us to cut/saw the samples to fit the slide size?(Avg: $2.00 x 6 cuts)
Do you want impregnation with epoxy ?
Do you want staining?
Would you describe your sample material as
Do you want cuttings on the blocks ?
Do you have any Special Preparation Instructions ?

Estimation for single sample: $

Estimation: AUD $ 0.00

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