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Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

ChemiSEM: Simultaneous Acquisition of Morphological and Compositional Data 

In a scanning electron microscope (SEM) with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), a sample’s elemental composition is identified via the X-rays emitted during the electron…


Posted: July 24, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

Why EDS Matters: The Role of Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy in Materials Science 

Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) is an analytical technique used for elemental analysis and chemical characterization of materials. By detecting and measuring the energy of…


Posted: July 17, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

Pristine Cross-Section Polishing in Material Analysis 

In material science, cross-section polishing is a critical method to enable the detailed examination of a sample material’s microstructure. This technique is essential for understanding…


Posted: July 10, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

Struck by an Electron Beam: Interactions at the Surface in SEM

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) is one of the most important tools in the arsenal of modern material science used to characterize micro and nanoscale features….


Posted: June 19, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

Improving Microstructural Analysis in SEM Imaging with Gamma Correction 

A scanning electron microscope (SEM) is capable of visualizing compositional heterogeneity on the surface of a sample by employing a backscattered electron detector (BSD). A…


Posted: May 22, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

SEM Imaging of Uncoated, Nonconductive Samples

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) generates high-resolution images by scanning a focused beam of electrons across the sample surface and detecting the signals produced through beam-sample…


Posted: May 8, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

What is Technical Cleanliness? 

Technical cleanliness is an analytical standard to determine the level of particulate contamination on machined parts. The goal of technical cleanliness is to characterize the…


Posted: May 2, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

How Does Coating Thickness Affect SEM Imaging? 

Charging is one of the most common issues when imaging non-conductive samples by scanning electron microscope (SEM) as it can distort images and damage the…


Posted: April 24, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

Gold vs Platinum: Choosing the Right Coating for SEM Imaging 

One of the most common challenges when analyzing non-conductive samples with a scanning electron microscope (SEM) is the charging effect. Without a conductive path, the…


Posted: April 18, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

Infrastructure Essentials: Preparing Your Workspace for a Phenom Desktop SEM

Integrating the ability to perform high-resolution imaging and compositional analysis of materials into any laboratory becomes simplified with a desktop scanning electron microscope (SEM). In…


Posted: April 10, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

Cutting Costs, Not Corners: Why Phenom Desktop SEMs are a Smart Investment 

When acquiring a new scanning electron microscope (SEM), it can be challenging to identify a solution that not only delivers exceptional performance but also remains…


Posted: April 5, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

What are the Pitfalls of Neglecting Technical Cleanliness Standards? 

Precision manufacturing is a process that emphasizes exact specifications and extremely tight tolerances within fabricated components. Within this domain, the term technical cleanliness (TC) refers…


Posted: March 27, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

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