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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 National Petrographic Service, Inc in Houston, TX. Our material technicians are equipped and skilled to prepare 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 different types of rock. 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. Should you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us directly at 713-661-1884.

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Thin Section Order Form

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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

Visa MasterCard American Express

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Security Code:

Expiration date:

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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.
5933 Bellaire Blvd., Suite 108
Houston, Texas 77081

Thin Section Quote

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Name:*
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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: