Scanning Electron Microscope and
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer

SEM/EDS (Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy) is used to analyze inorganic materials on a macro and micro scale. Houston Electron Microscopy has a State of the art SEM/EDS system. Our ColorSEM system features the ChemiSEM Technology. This provides a visual representation of the elements present. It provides a new way of viewing specimens that displays elements in color, and in real-time; this is called elemental mapping. This type of analysis is used in failure analysis, coating analysis, particle analysis and more. EDS. under the SEM.

In essence, this sophisticated sytem helps us find out the answer to questions such as: what is this material? What is this material composed of? or, what is this material composition? What elements are found in this material? What type of steel is this? In cases of corrosion, the questions answered may be: What caused this material to corrode? What corrosion elements are present? Was corrosion the cause for a material to break or fail?

SEM/EDS Analysis

With SEM/EDS analysis, it is possible to identify microscopic particles or contamination causing process problems from a variety of signals such as:

Secondary Electrons - for topographical imaging,
Backscattered Electrons - for Atomic Number contrast imaging, and
Characteristic X-rays - for chemical analysis by Energy Dispersive Spectrometry

 

Elemental and compound information can be viewed in several formats:

elemental spectrums to identify the elements present,
quantitative atomic and weight percent calculations, and
x-ray mapping which combines the image with its chemical composition.

New ColorSEM

Additionally our new ColorSEM enables a more thorough examination.

Advantages

• Experience
• Modern SEM/EDS System
• No hidden charges
• Easy and quick availability
• Conveniently located in Northwest Houston

Curious on how the Scanning Electron Microscope Works? What about how the Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy work? Houston Electron Microscopy invites you to tour our lab and see our SEM/EDS system in action. Come and find out how we can answer your materials questions.

 

Houston Electron Microscopy
281-888-4261 or 281-704-0188

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