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Aspex Explorer SEM / EDS PDF Print E-mail

SEM_EDS

Manufacturer

Aspex

Model

Explorer

Instrument Type

SEM / EDS

Description

A focused beam of electrons to produces a high resolution image of a sample in the range of a few nanometers, as well as other signals containing topographical and compositional information.

Key Features

2-25 kV e-beam, equipped with a secondary electron detector, quad back scatter electron detectors, x-ray detector, variable pressure mode allows imaging of some insulating samples.

Material Restrictions

Clean, dry, low-outgassing substrates, must be stable under mechanical vacuum, no magnetic samples, sputter coating of insulating samples may be necessary.

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