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Electron Microscopy

Surface morphology, microstructure and elemental composition for advanced materials.

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What this service offers

Electron microscopy helps companies examine surfaces, particles, films, coatings and material phases at high spatial resolution, while elemental analysis reveals composition and its distribution.

Companies can access established measurements with technical support, data processing and, when requested, interpretation or technical reporting.

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What this service can tell you

Use these information areas to assess whether the service matches your material question.

Morphology and microstructure

5 information areas
  • Surface morphology and microstructure
  • Particle size, shape and distribution
  • Nanostructures, crystals, films and coatings
  • Cracks, pores, defects and surface heterogeneity
  • Contrast between different material phases

Elemental information

2 information areas
  • Elemental composition
  • Elemental maps and composition profiles

Sample scope

3 information areas
  • Conducting samples
  • Non-conducting samples
  • Environmental samples

Techniques and service routes

The service uses the following established techniques or technical routes, selected according to the sample and information required.

Available options

  • Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
  • Energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX)

From measurement to a usable result

Technical consultation

Before measurement

Align the sample, technique and information need.

Measurement data

Core output

Receive data generated with the agreed service route.

Data processing

Result preparation

Process and organise the data for technical assessment.

Interpretation or report

When requested

Add interpretation or technical reporting where included in the scope.

An established technical service

This page describes access to existing techniques and infrastructure within the ICMAB Scientific and Technical Services.

Need a custom experimental programme?

New methods, customised programmes, in-situ or operando measurements, device development and advanced scientific interpretation beyond the standard service should be discussed as contract research or collaboration with an ICMAB research group.

Discuss your electron microscopy request

Describe your material, sample format, the information you need and any relevant measurement constraints so the technical team can assess the request.

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