Prices

Because there are so many different ways to prepare and use a thin section, our prices are structured around a BASIC SERVICE (preparation of an uncovered standard section from a precut chip not requiring impregnation) and OPTIONAL SERVICES (all additional preparations). Discounts and premiums are based on turn around times and volumes. The price of a section is therefore the sum of charges for BASIC SERVICE and all relevant OPTIONAL SERVICES adjusted for applicable discounts or premiums.

STANDARD size/format is a 27 x 46 mm rectangular thin section. LARGE size/format is a 51 x 75 mm rectangular thin section. ALL BASIC AND OPTIONAL SECTIONING SERVICES FOR LARGE SECTIONS ARE THREE (3) TIMES THE STANDARD SIZE/FORMAT PRICES.

Precut samples should have rectangular dimensions smaller than 27 x 46 (STANDARD format) or 51 x 75 mm (LARGE format).

Prices are in dollars (U.S.) for a standard turnaround time and are F.O.B.

We reserve the right to surface impregnate or embed any sample which we could not otherwise prepare to our quality standards.

Feldspar stains are normally applied to the top half of the section.  Carbonate stains are normally applied to the right half of the section.

Please include the project name when requesting analytical petrography.  Petrographic reports are delivered in PDF format. 

Turnaround times are for sectioning services in number of calendar days. An order's shipping date is determined from the requested turnaround service(s) and the date of the complete order's receipt at our facility. ALL orders are guaranteed to ship complete on or before their shipping date. Please check the order queue updated daily on our Web site for shipping dates.

Completed sections are shipped by insured UPS service.  Billets and excess sample are usually shipped separately from the thin sections.

Premiums and discounts apply to sectioning services only (not analytical services) and are calculated on the order subtotal according to the turnaround time requested.

Sample numbers and preferred section orientations should be clearly marked. Sample numbers should be no longer than 18 characters.

Methods of Payment

Institutional Purchase Orders

1. For institutions requiring that a purchase order be issued prior to the purchase of goods/services, please include an original or scanned copy of the purchase order documents(s).

   Bankcards

   

    

2. Spectrum also accepts payment by VISA, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover/Novus. If you wish to make payment by bankcard, please inform us with your order and include the cardholder's name, card #, expiration date, and 3-digit security code.

   Personal Check

3. If you wish to make payment by this method, please inform us with your order.