Rock sample preparation method by using focused ion beam for minimizing curtain effect
US10324049B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2237/31749
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A process for the preparation and imaging of a sample of rock from an oil and gas reservoir is provided. A sample of reservoir rock may be obtained, such as from a core sample obtained using a core sampling tool inserted in a wellbore extending into an oil and gas reservoir. A photoresist may be deposited on the surface of reservoir rock sample to form a homogenous layer. The photoresist-coated surface of the reservoir rock sample may be imaged using a focused ion beam (FIB). The photoresist protects the pores and other surface features of the rock from damage or implantation by the FIB ion beam and thus minimizes the curtain effect in the resulting images.
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