--- type: "WebPage" title: "FIB-TOF-SIMS analysis laboratory" description: "Your needs: characterize the extreme surface chemical composition of a sample using FIB-TOF-SIMS analyses What is FIB-TOF-SIMS? Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) is an imaging and analysis technique that provides elemental and molecular information on the species present at..." resource: "https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/fib-tof-sims-analysis-laboratory/" tags: ["EN", "pll_6697ad6a4a92f", "Materials"] timestamp: "2025-12-31T08:33:48Z" published: "2024-09-04T11:37:15Z" language: "en" author: "bwa" --- # FIB-TOF-SIMS analysis laboratory ## Your needs: characterize the extreme surface chemical composition of a sample using FIB-TOF-SIMS analyses ### What is FIB-TOF-SIMS? Time-of-Flight Secondary **Ion Mass Spectrometry** (ToF-SIMS) is an imaging and analysis technique that provides elemental and molecular information on the species present at the extreme surface of solid-state samples. In short, it provides information on the chemical composition, spatial distribution of elements and chemical bonds in the sample. This technique can be applied to a wide variety of materials, including [polymers](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-material-testing/laboratory-polymer-characterization/), [metallic materials](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-material-characterization/laboratory-expertise-metallic-material/), [ceramics](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-material-testing/laboratory-ceramic-testing/), and [composite materials](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-material-characterization/laboratory-expertise-composites/), without the need for complex sample preparation. Le**FIB** (Focused Ion Beam): utilise un faisceau d’ions focalisé pour enlever la matière de la surface des échantillons et créer des coupes transversales dans l’échantillon.  Le FIB-TOF-SIMS est une technique puissante et polyvalente pour l’analyse des matériaux, offrant des capacités uniques en termes de résolution, sensibilité et analyse tridimensionnelle. Il joue un rôle crucial dans l’assurance de la qualité et de la sécurité des produits, ainsi que dans la recherche et le développement de nouveaux matériaux. ![](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/side-view-3-e1753257695254-1024x765.png) ### Why carry out a FIB-TOF-SIMS analysis in the laboratory? **FIB TOF SIMS analysis** is particularly valued for its ability to provide detailed information on the [**chemical composition**](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/chemical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-elemental-analysis.md) both at the **surface**and at the **depth**of materials (down to 1nm) using cross-sections. Not only does it allow the surface to be examined to **identify the elements and molecules** present, it also allows depth profiles to be produced by progressively removing layers, revealing compositional variations at different levels. What sets this technique apart is its ability to**identify the molecular structure** of compounds. This dual capacity for analysis – **spatial and molecular**– makes**FIB-TOF-SIMS analysis**essential for studying surfaces, studying interactions between materials, understanding the presence of [corrosion](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-deposit-contamination/laboratory-expertise-and-analysis-of-corrosion.md),[analysing coatings](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-surface-characterization/laboratory-surface-coating-characterization.md) and many other applications. ## Our solutions: offer TOF-SIMS analysis techniques specific to your requirements and deliver fast, reliable results. ### Why choose FILAB? The FILAB laboratory specialises in **FIB-TOF-SIMS analysis**, as part of the study of the chemical and molecular composition of material surfaces. Adapted to all industrial sectors, we combine **expertise**in extreme surface analysis and **state-of-the-art technology**with FIB TOF SIMS to provide accurate and reliable results, at the nanometric scale. Find out how our FIB-TOF-SIMS analyses can contribute to the success of your quality and innovation projects. ### Our FIB TOF SIMS analysis services L’analyse ou l’expertise par FIB ToF SIMS de la composition chimique élémentaire et moléculaire d’extrême surface d’un échantillon peut être mise en œuvre dans différents contextes : Optimisation of a [bonded assembly](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/rd/rd-support/bonding-problems-tailor-made-laboratory-support/) (characterization of surface chemical functions) Identification of [pollution](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-surface-characterization/pollution-problems-on-materials.md) or[deposits on the surface of](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-deposit-contamination/analysis-surface-deposits-particles.md) a material Checking the surface function of a product to improve its [performance in terms of adhesion](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-surface-characterization/laboratory-adhesion-analysis.md), mechanical bonding, etc. [Multilayer analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-surface-characterization/multi-layer-analysis-of-material-surfaces-in-the-laboratory.md) Feasibility study [Particle analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-particulate-contaminant.md) Comparative study Atomic and molecular identification (0 to 10,000 amu) Detection of all elements down to ppm Qualitative analysis Isotope analysis ### Example of matrices [film](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/plastics-processing-polymers/laboratory-analysis-of-polymer-film.md), [glass and fibreglass](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-industrial-glass.md), [ceramics](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-material-testing/laboratory-ceramic-testing/), dental[implants](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-of-your-surgical-implants-according-to-the-astm-f90-standard.md), etc.