Abstract
A method for subsampling and embedding unfrozen sediments is described. The method requires commonly available equipment and can be implemented efficiently and cost-effectively. Thin sections prepared from the embedded unfrozen sediments preserve very fine structural detail, without interruption due to ice-crystal casts. The method provides a viable alternative to subsampling methods requiring either frozen sediments or specialized equipment.
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Lamoureux, S.F. Embedding unfrozen lake sediments for thin section preparation. J Paleolimnol 10, 141–146 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00682510
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00682510