Leveling Device for Forming X-Ray Specimen

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A device was made for preparing accurate definition of surface, depth and volume of liquid x-ray fluorescence specimens.

The apparatus used in conjunction with a specimen holder and plastic film window material accurately and consistently forms a flat bobble-free analysis window on the open face of the specimen holder. The specimen holder in the form of a shallow cylinderical cup is slightly over filled and covered by the plastic film. Placement of the mating leveling apparatus over the film squeezes out trapped air bubbles, levels the exposed face of the specimen, draws the plastic film tightly over the exposed face of the specimen and allows easy installation of a film retaining O-ring to maintain the specimen material in a level state within the holder.