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Home About Facilities Technical Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) Scanning Electron Microscopy provides superb visualisation at high magnification and the associated EDS capability can provide an elemental profile of a specimen. SEM-EDS has a wide range of applications across biology, chemistry, forensic science and engineering. Capable of excellent resolution at nanometre scale and with superb depth-of-field, the production of images for investigation and publication is unrivalled. The inclusion of EDS analysis to investigate chemical composition is particularly useful for engineering and forensic science applications. Our instrument can also analyse specimens in low vacuum and our INCA software has the capability to automatically scan a sample for gunshot residue (GSR) particles. Examples of work carried out on this instrumentation include: Determination of pollution particulate levels Imaging of diatoms, insects, plant material Bacteria and biofilms Forensic investigation of heat damage to hair Identification and classification of fibres Measurement of tool marks in bone Gunshot residue and firearms research Quality assessment of photovoltaic thin film fabrication Assessment of manufacturing specifications of abrasive papers Investigation of parts failure in engines and other mechanical structures Equipment JEOL JSM 6610V variable pressure scanning electron microscope with Oxford MMax50 X-ray EDS system SEM Teaching Cartridge Casing Staff Alison Davidson Technical Specialist-Analytical Chemistr Email address: a.r.davidson@staffs.ac.uk Telephone number: +44 (0)1782 294912 Read full profile Sarah Appelbee Technical Specialist-Analytical Science Email address: s.j.appelbee@staffs.ac.uk Telephone number: +44 (0)1782 294575 Location R025 Science Centre Leek Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DF Opening Times The instrument must be booked in advanced Usual access times are Mon – Friday 9am – 17:00pm Note – automated analysis for GSR is possible Hub Science Hub in the UK for Quality Education Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024 for Career Prospects Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023 for Facilities Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023 for Social Inclusion The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’ Research Excellence Framework 2021 of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading” Research Excellence Framework 2021 Four Star Rating QS Star Ratings 2021
Alison Davidson Technical Specialist-Analytical Chemistr Email address: a.r.davidson@staffs.ac.uk Telephone number: +44 (0)1782 294912 Read full profile Sarah Appelbee Technical Specialist-Analytical Science Email address: s.j.appelbee@staffs.ac.uk Telephone number: +44 (0)1782 294575
Sarah Appelbee Technical Specialist-Analytical Science Email address: s.j.appelbee@staffs.ac.uk Telephone number: +44 (0)1782 294575
in the UK for Quality Education Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024