University of Strathclyde - Electron Microscopy Facility

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Our Microscopes

For enquiries about using this facility please contact Dr Paul Edwards using this enquiry form.


Tungsten electron probe microanalyser

Cameca SX100 EPMA

This instrument is designed for the quantitative analysis of elemental composition using wavelength dispersive X-ray (WDX) spectroscopy. It has been also adapted to allow the acquisition of cathodoluminescence (CL) hyperspectral images in the visible region of the spectrum.

Dr Paul Edwards     0141 548 4369

Field-emission environmental scanning electron microscope

FEI Quanta 250 FEG-ESEM

This high-resolution SEM has low-vacuum and environmental capability, making it suitable for measuring non-conductive or hydrated samples. Additional detectors allow electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, cathodoluminescence (CL) and electron beam induced current (EBIC).

Dr Paul Edwards     0141 548 4369

Tungsten scanning electron microscope

JEOL JSM-IT100 SEM

This general purpose SEM is fast and easy to use, with a resolution of down to 3 nm. It has low-vacuum capability, allowing non-conducting samples to be measured, and an energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) detector allows the identification and mapping of chemical elements.

Dr Paul Edwards     0141 548 4369

Field-emission scanning electron microscope

FEI Sirion 200 FEG-SEM

This is a high-resolution SEM used for general imaging of conductive or coated samples. It is also equipped with experimental detectors for structural characterisation using electron channelling contrast imaging (ECCI) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD).

Dr Paul Edwards     0141 548 4369

Field-emission electron probe microanalyser

JEOL JXA-8530F EPMA

This instrument is capable of high spatial resolution elemental analysis using a combination of four wavelength dispersive X-ray (WDX) and one energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectrometers. It also has a UV/visible panchromatic cathodoluminescence (CL) detector.

Dr Paul Edwards     0141 548 4369