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        Thin section preparation



        industry-leading thin section preparation & analysis
        for Petrographic Studies

        Determine the optical properties of the material you want to study with the help of thin section processing performed by industry-leading technicians at National Petrographic Service, Inc., in Rosenberg, TX. Our material technicians are equipped and skilled to prepare polished thin sections of various rock samples for petrographic studies. Some of the common materials we work with include concrete or cement, aggregate, meteorite, ceramic sherds, proppant, soil, and all different types of rock. We will prepare beautiful petrographic slides from your samples to your exact specifications. Standard thin sections are 30 microns thick, but different thicknesses are available upon request. We offer microprobe polishing, impregnation, and staining services as well, so you can see exactly what your sample is made of. Our turnaround times are outstanding, and our prices are some of the most competitive in the industry. National Petrographic Service, Inc., is dedicated to providing excellent customer service. We have been in the business for over 50 years and have earned our reputation for unparalleled quality. Fill out our thin section order form to start your sampling project with us.


        You may request a quote or place an order using the forms below. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us directly at 713-661-1884.




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        CONTACT INFO * Required Fields

          
        Name:*
        Company:*
         
        Purchase Order#:

        Phone:*

        Ext:
        Cell Phone:
        Email*:
         
         
         

        BILLING INFORMATION

        Name:*

        Address:*

         
        City:*

        State/Province:*

        Zip code:*

        Email:*

          
         

        SHIPPING INFORMATION

        Same as Billing?  Yes  
        * Required if different from "billing info" and CANNOT be a P.O. Box
        Name:

        Address:


        City:

        State/Province:

        Zip code:

         

        PAYMENT METHOD

         Card   Invoice   Grant   Check

        If purchasing by card, we will complete order transaction via phone. Otherwise, an invoice will follow the shipped work within 5 working days to the "Bill To" recipient.
         

        CREDIT CARD

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        Security Code:

        Expiration date:

         
        Name on Card:

        CC Billing Address:

         
         

        SHIPPING METHOD

        Ground 2 Day Next Day Currier Customer Pick‐up
         

        THIN SECTIONS

        Number of Samples:

        Section Size:
        25 x 50mm (1”x 2”)
        50 x 76mm (2”x3”)
         
        Impregnation: Yes No
        If Yes: Blue Clear Only If Needed
           
        Fluorescent: Yes No
        Microprobe Polishing: Yes No
         
        Staining: Calcite (ARS) Iron Rich Carbonate (ARS & Potassium Ferricyanide) Potassium Feldspar Plagioclase  No Staining
         
        Full Stain: Yes No
        1/2 Stain Vertical:  Yes  No
        1/2 Stain Horizontal:  Yes  No
         
        Ground In Oil:  Yes  No
        Orientation:  Yes  No
        Cover Slip? Yes No
        Extra Cutting: Yes No
         

        TURNAROUND TIME

        Guaranteed Service:
         Regular Service (Orders processed as they are received. Call for current time frames.)
         4-Week Service / 20 Business Days [25% Upcharge]
         Rush Service / 10 Business Days [50% Upcharge]
         Super Rush Service / 2-5 Business Days [100% Upcharge]
        Drilling Well / 24 hours [200% Upcharge]
        Special Instructions For Processing:

         

        SHIPPING PROCEDURES

        Sample material should be individually wrapped and labelled and include a spread sheet with your samples, numbering each sample and labeling them for engraving purposes (not longer than 9 characters). Orders submitted without a spreadsheet are subject to a list fee of $1.00 per sample.

        Mail Samples To:
        National Petrographic Service, Inc.
        1621 Cottonwood School Road
        Rosenberg, Texas 77471

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        Name:*
          
        Company:

        PO#:

         
        Address:

        City:

        Province/State:

        Zip:

         
        Phone:*
        Fax:
         
        Email:*

         

        THIN SECTION INFORMATION

        Number of Samples:

        Section Size:  
         27 x 46 mm (1”x2”)
         50 x 76 mm (2”x3”)
         
        Epoxy Impregnation:
        Blue  Blue If Needed
        Clear Clear if needed
        None
           
        Fluorescent:
         Yes  No
         
        Microprobe Polishing:
         Yes  No
         
        Staining:
         Calcite (ARS)   Iron Rich Carbonate (ARS & Potassium Ferricyanide)
         Potassium Feldspar   Plagioclase  No Staining
         
        Full Stain:  Yes   No
        1/2 Stain Horizontal:  Yes   No
        1/2 Stain Vertical:  Yes   No
          
        Ground In Oil:  Yes   No
        Orientation:  Yes   No
         
        Cover Slip?  Yes   No
        Extra Cutting:  Yes   No
         
        TURN AROUND TIME
        Guaranteed Service:
         Regular Service (Orders processed as they are received. Call for current time frames.)
         4-Week Service / 20 Business Days [25% Upcharge]
         Rush Service / 10 Business Days [50% Upcharge]
         Super Rush Service / 2-5 Business Days [100% Upcharge]
         Drilling Well / 24 hours [200% Upcharge]

        Special Instructions For Processing:


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        Shipping Address

        1621 Cottonwood School Rd.

        Rosenberg, Texas 77471


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