ETC Brunel hosts an extensive electron microscopy suite comprising of a state of the art TEM, as well as a FIB-SEM, FEG-SEM and tungsten thermo-ionic emission SEM's. The Zeiss Supra and Crossbeam are ultra-high performance field emission scanning electron microscopes, with both high-vacuum and variable operating pressure (VP) capability.
Jeol 2100F
Top range scanning TEM with CL and EELS
The Jeol 2100F Field Emission Gun Transmission Electron Microscope is a state of the art high resolution microscope capable of imaging at the sub-nanometre scale and, when coupled with our Gatan Vulcan system for cathodoluminescence, it is a unique system within the UK and 1 of only a handful within the world. Together with the extensive preparation suite and FIB-SEM, the TEM is a highly useful analytical tool capable of analysing samples from many scientific disciples.
- Gatan GIF Quantum Image Filtering/Electron Energy Loss Spectrometer
- Thermo-Fisher Scientific Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometer
- Scanning TEM, for mapping features, including elemental and CL signal mapping
- Electron diffraction, for crystalline information
- Tomography, for 3 dimension TEM imaging.
TESCAN MAGNA STEM
High-end, state-of-the-art electron microscope
The new TESCAN MAGNA STEM is the ETC’s latest addition to our microscopy portfolio. Installed in March 2023, this high-end, state-of-the-art electron microscope provides 0.537 nm resolution, scanning and transmission capabilities and is also equipped with the Alicona texture analysis software and a Deben in-situ tensile stage with 100-300N load cell. The instrument has been deployed on various projects already, ranging from the Biosciences to Metallurgy. Its EBSD detector enables the acquisition of maps in a few hours that would otherwise take days on another microscope.
Zeiss Crossbeam
FIB SEM for high resolution analysis and sample preparation for TEM and single crystal X-ray
The field emission source and Gemini column in this instrument result in a very high resolution capability. Added functionality of the gallium ion gun allows for advanced TEM sample preparation as well as 3D imaging and compositional analysis.
- High Vacuum and variable pressure
- 3D EBSD mapping
- TEM sample preparation
Jeol IT200 LV
Jeol IT200 LV, fitted with Oxford EDS, AZtecLiveLite, Xplore 15
This beginner-friendly instrument provides improved teaching and instructional opportunities for those seeking further understanding. Easier to operate, with both manual and automated features, this setup also does not compromise on the quality of the achievable analysis.
- Jeol IT200 LV
- Oxford EDS
- AZtecLiveLite
- Xplore 15
The SEMs at ETC are equipped with a selection of analytical techniques for material composition and phase detection. These include energy-dispersive x-ray analysis (EDX), back-scattered electron detection (BSE) and electron back-scattered diffraction (EBSD). The Zeiss Supra is also equipped with a cold stage allowing examination of moist materials. This combination of features enables optimum performance for a range of sample types.
Zeiss Supra 35VP
FEG-SEM capable of high resolution imaging, EDX analysis and EBSD mapping
LEO 1455VP
A large chamber and Tungsten filament allows for a wide range of samples