Given sufficient light, the human eye can distinguish two points 0.2 mm apart. Imagine being able to distinguish 3.5nm to 50nm (sample dependent). Magnification: 15 to 100,000x.

HOW IT CAN HELP

• Measure topographical features using secondary electron imaging
• Determine phase separation of metals and ceramics
• Image non-conductive materials without coating
• Determine elemental separation in non-homogeneous samples (EDS)
• Find weight and atomic percent composition down to 1% accuracy (EDS)

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Specifications: 

• Accommodates specimens up to 70mm diameter and 50mm thick
• 17.5mm X/Y specimen movement
• Approximately 1 minute pump-down time
• Magnifications up to 30,000x sample dependent
• Low-vacuum, charge-up reduction mode to decrease need to sputter samples
• 5 and 15 kV accelerating voltages
• SE, BSE and EDS modes possible
• ThermoFisher Pathfinder Basecamp EDS detector

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Typically $41 per hour plus assistance if needed. 

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

The unit is located at MCE 1325 (110 Central Campus Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112). Schedule a time to use the equipment with the MCE Dept and request assistance if required.

HOW TO GET STARTED

Review training and contact rates at: https://mcl.mse.utah.edu/equipment/hitachi-tm3030plus/