SEM Remote Viewing Now Available

CSMA is now able to add remote internet viewing to the list of benefits and services it can offer to customers of its microstructural section.

CSMA has installed a new state of the art scanning electron microscope (SEM) as the centre-piece of the section and it will be used to evaluate structures, materials, inclusions and modes of failure for most solid materials. This, used in conjunction with CSMA's highly skilled and experienced staff, will ensure detailed and reliable interpretation of results.

Use of the new SEM also means that the sample size capacity is increased, and its low vacuum operation enables some non conductive samples to be examined uncoated.

Dr Len Hazell explained: "The instrument we selected is a Jeol 6490LV scanning electron microscope that is integrated with an Oxford Instruments INCA microanalysis system. This installation has broadened and improved the service we are able to offer our customers. For example it has a fully integrated digital output for imaging and interfacing with quantitative microanalysis systems, its resolution is much improved from our previous system and it is highly flexible."

For further information please contact us on +44 (0)1782 764428, or email: enquiries@ceram.com