Abstract:
A specimen holder for an electron microscope, comprising a bar-shaped body provided adjacent one end with means for receiving a specimen, with means being present for screening the specimen from the environment at least temporarily in airtight and moisture-proof manner in a first position, which screening means comprise at least one elastic seal surrounding the bar-shaped body at least in the first position, and supporting means for arranging the specimen holder in a service position. In a second position, wherein the screening means have been removed from the first position, the bar-shaped body with the specimen-receiving means is supported by the supporting means without intermediacy of the elastic seal. The invention further relates to a device for mounting a specimen in an electron microscope.