SEM2: Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope

Model: FEI XL30 ESEM
Location: 1557 and 1567 Fitzpatrick CIEMAS
Tool Group and Rate: SEM - $20.6/$41.2 per hour

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The FEI XL30 ESEM offers true secondary electron imaging in three modes of operation:  1) wet mode, for hydrated samples, 2) variable pressure (fossil)  mode, for dry but non-conductive samples, and 3) high vacuum mode, for dry and conductive samples.  Minimal specimen preparation is required for the wet and variable pressure modes, ensuring that delicate samples can be viewed.  Backscatter electron imaging is also available.

Applications	Hydrated or dry sample imaging
Features	Motorized stage (X, Y, Z, and rotation, manual tilt) Peltier cooling stage for wet mode Dynamic control of sample hydration while viewing
Specifications	7 nm resolution (high vacuum) much lower resolution for wet or biological samples