BS-000002
Diatomaceous earth
Diatomaceous earth consists of the fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled microalgae. This sample is from commercially available pool filtration media.
Material Details
- Material class
- Mineral
- Physical form
- Powder
- Source or provenance
- Pool filtration media
Preparation And Use
- Preparation
- This sample is stored in a capped plastic bottle. A thin layer was applied to a conductive carbon dot to secure it to an SEM stub. The SEM should be set up for low vacuum observation.
- Handling and safety
- Handle powder carefully to avoid creating airborne particles or contaminating other surfaces.
Find The Sample
BS-000002-A
CAB-01 / BIN-01