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Micron
One thousandth of a millimetre. A micron is also referred to as a micrometer. - also a millionth of a metre (10-6m)


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Applications and practical uses - what the TEM can do
The transmission electron microscope (TEM) is used to examine the structure, composition, and properties of specimens in submicron detail. 
Background information - What is transmission electron microscopy?
A transmission electron microscope (TEM) is an analytical tool allowing visualisation and analysis of specimens in the realms of microspace (1 micron/1μm = 10-6m) to nanospace (1 nanometer/nm = 10-9m). 
Organic sample/physical science specimen preparation for TEM
 
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