SEM Facility
CASP houses a Zeiss EVO MA 15 variable pressure scanning electron microscope that is capable of imaging coated and uncoated samples. The SEM is equipped with a BSE detector and Oxford Instruments Ultim Max-100 EDS detector, which enable analysis of X-rays for compositional mapping and quantitative analysis of major elements and some trace elements. The associated AZtecFeature and AZtecMineral software is capable of particle analysis and automated mineralogy.
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The facility will be expanded to include sample preparation capability.
Academic researchers may access the facility by contacting [email protected].
Access accrues a modest charge to contribute towards instrument running and maintenance costs.