Material Science

Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Model: JSM-7600F

Make: JEOL company, Japan

Features and uses:

SEM

  • SEM: is an advanced tool for high-resolution surface analysis, widely used in life sciences, metallurgy, and semiconductor inspection. It provides detailed insights into microstructure, chemical composition, and crystalline structures.

  • Gun Type: Schottky Field-Emission Gun made of Zirconium Oxide.

  • SEI Resolution: 1.0 nm at 15 kV, 1.5 nm at 1 kV.

  • Detectors: Lower and Upper Secondary Electron, Backscattered Electron, EDS, and EBSD.

  • Accelerating Voltage: 0.1 to 30 kV.

  • Magnification: 25× to 1,000,000×.

  • Sample Holders: 12.5 mm, 26 mm, multi-stub holder for 12.5 mm, and cross-section holder.

  • Tilting Angle: -5° to 70°.

  • Specimen Stage: Eccentric, 5-axis motor control.

  • Evacuation System: Two SIPs, TMP, RP.

 

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X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD), floor stand.

Model: X’Pert Pr

Make: Panalytical, Netherlands.

 

Features and uses:

XRD

X-ray Diffraction (XRD): is a non-destructive rapid analytical technique that is primarily used to determine the crystallographic structure of a material and can provide information on unit cell dimensions. This technology can be used to measure both the physical and chemical properties of crystalline powders, thin films, and bulk solid materials.

 

· X' Pert Pro XRD: Identifies material phases, examines crystallography, peak patterns, and amorphicity.

·  X-Ray Diffractometer: Features a ceramic X-ray tube with Cu anode (λ = 1.5405 Å), 45 kV, 40 mA.

·  Detector: X'Celerator, measuring range 5º to 140º.

·  Sample Handling: Fixed stage, spinner, and automatic multi-sample changer for up to 45 samples.

·  Software & Databases: Includes Data Collector, Data Viewer, HighScore Plus, with PDF-5 (2024) and ICSD databases.

·Sample Holders: Stainless Steel for holder powder, zero background holder with oblique silicon crystal for small samples.

 

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Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Model: Axia ChemiSEM

Make: Thermo Fisher Scientific Company, Netherlands.

Features and uses:

SEM2

·  High-Resolution Imaging: Equipped with a thermal emission SEM column with tetrode source with a resolution of 3.0 nm at 30 kV, 8.0 nm at 3 kV.

·  Detectors: ETD: Everhart-Thornley SE detector , TrueSight X EDS detector , Low-vacuum SE detector (LVD) and Retractable under-the-lens backscatter detector.

·  Operational Range: Accelerating voltage 200 V to 30 kV, magnification 5× to 1,000,000×, multi-stub holder for up to 7 stubs.

·  Specimen Stage: 5-axis motor control, tilting angle from -15 to +90 degrees.

·  Applications: Surface detection, contamination examination, microstructure analysis, spatial variation in chemical compositions, and crystalline structure identification.

  •   Wide Utilization: Essential in life sciences, biology, medicine, forensics, metallurgy, semiconductor inspection, and microchip assembly.

 

 

X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD) benchtop

Model: MiniFlex 600.

Make: Rigaku Europe.

 

Features and uses:

XRD2

X-ray Diffraction (XRD): is a non-destructive rapid analytical technique that is primarily used to determine the crystallographic structure of a material and can provide information on unit cell dimensions. This technology can be used to measure both the physical and chemical properties of crystalline powders, thin films, and bulk solid materials.

  • Miniflex600 XRD

  • Software: StudioII, (PDF-5 2024).

  • Sample Holder: Zero background holder with oblique silicon crystal for small samples.

  • Target Material: Copper (Cu) with an excitation voltage of 8.9 keV.

  • Detector: HyPix-400, a pixelated X-ray detector.

 

 

 X-Ray Fluorescence

Model: Axios mAX

Make: PAN Analytical Netherlands

 

Features and uses:

X-RAY

XRF Technology: For elemental analysis of geological samples (soil, cements, rocks).

  • WDXRF: Sequential Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence with high efficiency and sensitivity.

  • X-ray Tube: Rhodium (Rh) target, excitation voltage 25 kV, operating current 160 mA.

  • Software: SuperQ, analyzes major and trace elements from Na to U, ppm to high percentages.

  • Capabilities: Qualitative, semi-quantitative, and full quantitative analysis with high-capacity sample changer for automated high throughput.

 

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Electric Fusion Machine

 

 

 

Material science section>electric fusion machine 

Model: Forj 

          Make: Malvern Panalytical, Netherlands.

 

Features and uses:

 

The FORJ instrument is a sample preparation instrument used to transform powders of cement, lime, catalysts, mining and geological samples, refractories, glass, silica, bauxite, alumina, and many others into either glass disks, borate solutions or peroxide solutions. Glass disks are typically intended for X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis.

 

  • Fusion Capacity: 6-position automatic fusion system for simultaneous preparation of up to six samples.

  • Application: Preparation of fused beads and solutions for XRF.

  • Maximum Temperature: Up to 1200 °C continuous operation.

  • Fusion Programs: Programmable heating, agitation, and cooling cycles for consistent sample preparation.

  • Agitation System: Automatic magnetic agitation to ensure homogeneous fusion.

  • Automation: Pre-set fusion methods with automatic pouring and cooling.

  • Power Supply: 200–240 V, 50/60 Hz.

  • Safety Features: Fully enclosed system with temperature control and safety monitoring.

 

 

 

 

 

Gas Fusion Machine

Material science section>Gas Fusion Machine

 

Model: Claisse M4 Fusion Instrument 

Make: Malvern Panalytical,Netherlands. 

 

Features and uses:

 

The Claisse M4 fusion instrument is a three-position automatic gas instrument that prepares glass disks for XRF analysis.

 

  • Programmable Fusion Parameters:
    Gas flow, fusion duration, mixing speed and amplitude, crucible angle, agitation speed and angle, cooling air flow, and magnetic stirring speed. Gas type: Propane

 





 

Press Pellet Maker

Press Pellet Maker

Model: Retsch PP25

Make: Germany

 

Features and uses:

 

Prepare solid samples for XRF analysis with this pellet press. Retsch™ PP 25 Pellet Press is a compact benchtop unit with particularly simple and safe operation. Produces high quality pellets characterized by their high degree of stability.

  • Maximum Pressure: 25 tons (250 kN) hydraulic pressing force .

  • Pressure Range: 1 – 25 tons adjustable manual hydraulic operation. 

  • Die Sizes: 32 mm and 40 mm diameter pressing dies.

 

 

 


 






 

Muffle Furnace

 

Material science section>Muffle Furnace 


 

Model: Carbolite AAF 1100 Ashing Furnace

Make: Malvern Panalytical, Netherlands

Features and uses:

 

Carbolite AAF 1100 Ashing Furnace is a high-temperature laboratory furnace designed for controlled ashing and thermal treatment of samples. It provides uniform heating up to 1100 °C with continuous airflow to ensure efficient combustion and accurate residue analysis, making it suitable for applications such as coal, fuel, food, and material testing.

 

  • Maximum Temperature: 1100 °C

  • Heating System: Four-sided heating (sides, roof, and hearth) for uniform temperature distribution

  • Temperature Controller: Programmable digital controller with ramp and timer functions

  • Airflow System: Continuous preheated airflow with chimney providing approximately 4–5 air exchanges per minute.

  • Thermocouple: Type K

  • Chamber Design: Low chamber height to keep airflow close to samples for efficient combustion.

  • Heating Element Protection: Alumina-based liner protects elements from chemical and mechanical damage.

  • Sample Handling: Sample tray and loading handle for safe operation

 

 

 

Carbon Coater

Material science section>Carbon Coater

Model: JEC-560

Make: Joel

 

Features and uses:

 

The JEOL JEC-560 is an automatic sputter coating system used for preparing samples for Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). It deposits a thin conductive coating carbon—onto non-conductive samples to prevent charging and improve image quality during SEM analysis.

  • Permanent magnet to create an efficient glow discharge for sputtering.

  •  Able to set the chamber pressure in addition to the sputtering current.

 








 

Platinum Coater

 

Material science section>Platinum Coater 

Model: JFC-1600

Make: Joel

Features and uses:

Making a conductive Pt thin film on the surface of
SEM samples for preventing charging and heat damage.

 

  • Permanent magnet to create an efficient glow discharge for sputtering.

  •  Able to set the chamber pressure in addition to the sputtering current.

 



 

 

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