SEM-EDS analysis laboratory
What is Scanning Electron Microscopy EDS (SEM-EDS) ?
SEM-EDS Scanning Electron Microscopy is a laboratory microscopic analysis technique using a Field Emission Gun (FEG). This technique produces very high-resolution images of the surface of a sample (magnification on the order of *1000000). It is used to study the chemical composition and morphology of solid materials. The FILAB laboratory specializes in SEM-EDS expertise.
SEM-EDS expertise: what are we talking about ?
The FILAB laboratory is equipped with not one, but 2 SEMs! Both are additionally coupled with EDS probes for extremely precise analysis of your materials. These SEM-EDS techniques, with columnar signal detection 20 times more intense than that of a conventional Scanning Electron Microscope, enable the FILAB laboratory to carry out high value-added analyses. In fact, we obtain sharp images for non-destructive, accurate and much faster investigative observations and analyses.
When does FILAB use the SEM-EDS technique ?
Today, FILAB is one of the first laboratories in France to equip itself with 2 Zeiss SEM-EDS techniques, model GEMINI SEM. This SEM microscopic analysis tool is particularly powerful and efficient for rapid diagnostics (pollution, inclusion…) or more complex appraisals.
In the FILAB laboratory, SEM-EDS is the primary diagnostic tool. That’s why we’ve chosen to include :
A FEG-SEM coupled with an EDS probe for materials failure assessment (metals, polymers, ceramics, glass...) and R&D.
A Tungsten SEM coupled with an EDS probe for identifying particles, contaminants, deposits and pollution.
our expertise in meb-eds
Identification of particles, contaminants and deposits
Nanometric characterization : FILAB is the first French laboratory to be COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited in this field.
surfaces analysis
What are the industrial sectors in which SEM-EDS is used :
The SEM-EDS or SEM-FEG-EDS technique can be applied to all industrial fields, depending on the results required:
