Scanning electron microscope (Zeiss)

Manufacturer: Zeiss
Model: EVO MA10

Features

• Magnification from 20X to 50 000X (under optimal conditions)
• Resolution observation ranging from centimetres (cm) to nanometres (nm)
• High-resolution images with three possible detectors (SE, BSD, VPSE)
• Chamber that can accommodate 9 samples on racks
• Possibility to increase resolution through sputter-coating (a 20 nm-thick layer of gold)

Samples

• Environmental, such as wood fibre, grass, stone and rock, etc.
• Metal, such as pieces of metal, anodes, powder, etc.
• Biological, such as bacteria, yeasts, biofilms, etc.
• Other samples available on request (membranes, nanoparticles, insects, electronics)

Examples of applications

• Observing the integrity of samples following chemical, physical, or enzymatic treatment
• Assessing the size of particles and powders
• Analyzing the integrity of filtration membranes (liquid or gas)
• Assessing the porosity of gas filtration organic membranes
• Characterization of nanoparticles and nanomaterials
• Observation of microorganisms and biofilm attached to surfaces (coating process)
• Observation of microorganism surfaces (morphological analyses)