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Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) provides high-resolution and high-depth-of-field images of the surface and near the surface of a sample. SEM is one of the most widely used analytical tools as it can quickly provide very detailed images. SEM provides elemental identification of almost the entire periodic table and is also adept at generating detailed images of surface topography. CD BioSciences offers FEI Quanta 450 FEG Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (ESEM)-based scanning electron microscopy Imaging services available to assist customers in biological and materials research.
The FEI Quanta 450 is a High Resolution Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope capable of operation in three different modes: High Vacuum, Low Vacuum and Environmental SEM (ESEM). As well as a standard sample stage, the instrument also has cooling, heating and tensile stages. The Quanta 450 is used to image and analyse surface topography and morphology, collect backscattered electron images and characterise and determine a sample's elemental composition via energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS). It has an Oxford Ultim Max Large Area SDD EDS detector with Oxford AZtec EDS processing software and also has live mapping functionality.
1. High Vacuum mode allows for high resolution imaging of surface topography (up to 1000000× magnification).
2. Low Vacuum mode allows for imaging and characterisation of non-conductive samples.
3. ESEM mode allows in situ imaging of wet samples, which is ideal for plant material and other biological specimens. It can also be used for in situ observation of processes such as hydration and dehydration, corrosion and crystallisation.
4. X-ray analysis for determination of elemental composition with an Oxford Ultim Max Large Area SDD EDS detector with Oxford AZtec EDS processing software.
Applications for the Quanta 450 are wide ranging and include imaging and microanalysis of metals, semiconductors, materials and their defects, coatings, particles, fibres and geological and biological samples.
The Scanning Electron Microscopy Laboratory at CD BioSciences offers a wide range of high-end microscopy equipment. More importantly, our expertise and experience are invaluable to the industries and customers we serve. Please do not hesitate to contact us for cooperation or questions.
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