SEMs are capable of imaging many different sample types including semiconductors, metals and alloys, polymers, ceramics and biological samples. Some samples can be more difficult to image and must be ...

All SEMs are supplied with a loading chamber or a sample holder where the sample is inserted. The use of aluminum stubs is recommended to load a sample in an SEM. These come in various standard sizes ...

Traditional methods, such as mechanical polishing and chemical etching, can introduce unwanted artifacts, surface damage, or thermal effects that compromise imaging accuracy and detail. That’s where ...

A comprehensive scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis necessitates high-quality specimen preparation. Traditional mechanical sample preparation techniques, such as grinding, polishing, ...