Scanning electron microscopy modern technology in laboratory use
Our laboratory is equipped with three high-performance Hitachi scanning electron microscopes. With the use of our scanning electron microscopes, the Hitachi SU3500 and the Hitachi SU5000, microscopic images in finest resolution are possible for a wide range of samples. Biological material, arisings as well as modern materials can be examined with our high-precision scanning electron microscopes (SEMs). Our most modern “flagship”, the Hitachi SU5000, is an almost universally applicable scanning electron microscope with which we achieve excellent image sharpness even for the smallest samples.
It offers a spatial resolution of up to 3.0 nm at 15 kV. Images can be magnified up to a maximum of 30 to 1.500.000-fold (screen). Depending on the application, we use the Hitachi SU 3500 with high image sharpness from 10 nm image resolution at 5 kV (BSE/high vacuum method) up to 15 nm at 1 kV image resolution (BS/high vacuum method). It allows magnifications up to max. from 7 to 800.000-fold (screen).
The following resolutions are possible on all our REM units:
- Standard resolution 640×480 pixels / file size for JPG approx 0.15 MB
- Low HD resolution 1280×960 pixels / file size with JPG approx 0.3 MB
- Medium HD resolution 2560×1920 pixels / file size with JPG approx 0.8 MB
- High HD resolution 5120×3840 pixels / file size with JPG approx 2.5 MB
In addition, we have the possibility to produce high-resolution images with an even larger image size at the same magnification using the ZigZag capture function. Here, individual elements on the sample are precisely approached by the microscope control, images are taken and digitally se amlessly assembled. With our Hitachi scanning electron microscopes it is possible to work simultaneously with several high-performance scanning electron microscopes. In this way we can examine your pollutant samples in a very time efficient way in order to provide you with precise analysis results.
Scanning electron microscopy
With the scanning electron microscope (SEM) it is possible to break down the surface structure by «scanning» the samples. The device scans the material to be examined schematically with the emitted electron beam. The reflection of the electrons produces characteristic structures that can be recognized as «patterns».
The advantages of using the SEM are the same micro-resolution as in energy-dispersive X-ray microanalysis with smallest samples down to 3 µm size. Both the finest microscopic structures of the material and images of the surface structure can be achieved using different degrees of resolution.
High resolution images with our scanning electron microscopes
Chrysotile asbestos in a putty
Resolution: 3000-fold (1280 x 960px)
REM image 1: Amosite (brown asbestos)
Occurrence: e.g. South Africa Recording: Recording: 50 μm + device
Magnesium chain silicates in iron rich amphibolesWhere is the other? — Picture with scanning electron microscope
I hear exactly - picture with scanning electron microscope
Chrysotile fibres on a filter
Resolution: 10.000-fold (1280 x 960px)
REM image 2: Chrysotile (white asbestos)
Occurrence : e.g. Bavaria Recording: 40 μm + device
Layered silicate from the serpentine groupREM image 3: Tremolite
Chain silicates of the calcium amphibole Occurrence: in talc slates dolomitic limestones, among others Switzerland Recording: 50 μm + deviceWeave pattern 1 - image with scanning electron microscope
Weave pattern 2 - image with scanning electron microscope
Hole in the net - image with scanning electron microscope
Knot - image with scanning electron microscope
In a row - picture with scanning electron microscope
Chrysotile fibres in Asbestos cement
Weave pattern 3 - image with scanning electron microscope
Fibre cement
Resolution: 10000-fold (1280 x 960px) Fibre cement Resolution: 1000-fold (1280 x 960px
Using the ZigZag capture function, an image was assembled from 25 individual images at 1000-fold magnification.Element distribution of a salt crystal
Weave pattern 4 - image with scanning electron microscop
K1 - Scanning electron microscope image
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