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TEM and Electron Diffraction

Nanostructural imaging, electron diffraction and elemental microanalysis.

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What this service offers

Transmission electron microscopy and electron diffraction reveal the internal structure, morphology and crystallographic organisation of particles and nanostructured materials.

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.

Imaging and morphology

3 information areas
  • Particle size and morphology
  • Internal microstructure
  • Nanoparticle structure

Crystal structure

4 information areas
  • Crystal lattice and structural organisation
  • Electron-diffraction patterns
  • Unit-cell parameters and structural symmetry
  • Superstructures and structural modulations

External-user scope

3 information areas
  • Imaging
  • Nanostructural characterisation
  • Elemental microanalysis

Techniques and service routes

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

Available options

  • Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
  • Electron diffraction
  • Elemental microanalysis

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 tem and electron diffraction 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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