Contaminant Analysis

Identifying contaminants is one of the many applications for our Scanning Electron Microscope and Element Dispersive X-ray system. Contaminants can be identified in solids and liquids, even oil. For example, after filtering oil samples, (SEM-EDX) analysis can be performed to determine the exact composition, quantity, and shape of contaminants.

Download this PDF for more information on how contaminants can be detected and how oil samples can be examined.

Slag Particle in Stainless Steel Weld

Wood Contamination in PVC

Salt Particle with EDX Spectrum of Silicone Oxide

element mapping showing salt contamination

Element Mapping Overlay Showing Si O Contaminant

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Explanation on how the Scanning Electron Microscope works and also for the Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy. Houston Electron Microscopy invites you to tour our lab and see our SEM/EDS system in action.

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