Florida Center for Analytical Electron Microscopy

Instruments

Our instruments are available to researchers and students across Florida via Internet-2, an electronic information pathway connecting us with other major universities in the state. 

• SEM

  SEM is a versatile instrument that is capable of imaging a wide range of materials - from uncoated soft tissues to hard rocks in variable pressure conditions. The SEM is utilized by a diverse user group, from forensics, biomedical engineers, biologists and hard material scientists to geologists and failure analysts.

  JEOL JSM 5900LV

  • High resolution of 3.0 nm
  • Point and click PC interface
  • Auto and manual focus
  • Stage control
  • Dual magnification
  • Multipoint measurement
  • Digital zoom
  • Sample exchange
  • Easily mouse operated
  • Image capture
  • Digital image capture - Polaroid camera available
  • Large chamber and stage
  • 5 axis automation
  • Click-center-of-zoom
  • Automatic low vacuum system
  • Switch between LV and HV with one click
  • Specimen can be held at LV without being subjected to damaging effects of HV
  • EDS-UTW detector
  • CL detector
  • SEI/BEI detectors
• Carbon Coater

  Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS950X Turbo Pump carbon Coater

• Sputtercoater

  A SPI-MODULE sputter coater - Au or Au/Pd coating available

• Critical Point Dryer

  Critical Point Dryer A critical point dryer is an instrument used to dehydrate biological specimens intended to be observed in a Scanning Electron Microscope so that the specimen is preserved in its natural state. Samdri®-PVT-3D

  • Precise flow control for INLET, COOL, PURGE, VENT, and BLEED micro metering valves.
  • Vernier handles on all metering valves allow for reproducible settings.
  • Internal surfaces inert to LCO2 and ultra-pure alcohols.
  • Integrated automatic temperature control.
  • Static pressure control module for automatic pressure stability.
  • EZ top loading process chamber.
  • Internal filtration* protect samples and valves down to 0.5µm.
  • Tough, solvent resistant cabinet.
  • Under-lit chamber with viewing port aids visualization of chamber status.
  • Fast adiabatic chamber cooling* with CO2.
  • Advanced solid state reliable electronics.
  • All electronic and other components meet UL, CE and/or U.S. Military Specifications.
    
    

  User Manual for PVT 3-D