A SYSTEM FOR THE PREPARATION OF MULTIPLE SOLID STATE SAMPLES, IN PARTICULAR FOR SPECTROSCOPIC AND MICROSCOPIC ANALYSIS

摘要

A system for the preparation and handling of multiple solid state samples, in particular for spectroscopic and microscopic analysis. The system comprises a sample holder assembly for multiple solid-state samples. The sample holder assembly comprises a sample holding body having first and second sides ( 3 a, 4 a), provided with multiple sample receiving open-ended bores ( 5 ) extending through said body between said first and second sides, each bore ( 5 ) having a first opening at the first side and a second opening at the second side. Furthermore a closure body ( 10 ) is provided adapted to be mounted against the second side of the sample holding body, said closure body ( 10 ) having a closure side adapted to rest against the second side of the sample holding body for closing off the second openings of the bores ( 5 ) in said sample holding body. Compacting ( 23 ) means are provided for compacting samples filled in bores ( 5 ) of the sample holding body as these bores are closed off on the second side by the closure body.