Expertise
Imaging Platforms
Keywords - Light Microscopy: Raman Imaging
Keywords - Electron Microscopy: Scanning EM (FEG)
Keywords - Other: Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM)
ISAAC is equipped with state-of-the-art scanning electron microscopes (SEM’s) and associated microanalysis. SEM’s are among the most versatile and widely used tools of modern science, and they enable detailed characterisation of the morphology and composition of inorganic and organic materials.
Carl Zeiss Sigma Variable Pressure Analytical SEM with Oxford Microanalysis (EDS, WDS, EBSD)
FEI Quanta 200 F Environmental SEM with EDAX Microanalysis (EDS, EBSD), Deben Centaurus (CL)
Reinshaw inVia Raman Microscope yields high resolution Raman spectra for determination of molecular compositions and bonding. The instrument is automated for ease of use and enables both point analysis and mapping (Raman imaging).
Applications
Keywords - Physical Sciences: Bioengineering and Biomaterials | Semiconductors & Optoelectronics | Geology/Mineralogy | Ionic Conductors | Fuel Cells & Batteries | Metallurgy/Alloy Development | Nanomaterials | Composites | Planetary Sciences
ISAAC has particular expertise in areas as diverse as the life sciences, engineering, environmental and geotechnicals, and heritage science. It has assisted industrial customers and publicly-funded organisations.
Sample Preparation
Keywords - Biological: Resin Embedding | Metal Coating
Keywords - Other: Thin Section | Polished Blocks | Au/Pd & Carbon Coaters
ISAAC has excellent equipment and facilities for production of thin section and polished blocks for analysis, as well as carbon and gold coaters.
Data Analysis
Keywords - Software: ImageJ | Alicona Mex: 3D Surface Imaging/Measurement/Metrology
Keywords: Hardware: SE | BSE | EDS | WDS | EBSD | CL | Raman
Data analysis is available for the off line processing of analytical data collected.
Oxford Instruments : Aztec (EDS, EBSD) Inca (EDS, EDS, Feature)
Edax : Team (EDS, EBSD), Genesis (EDS), OIM (EBSD)
Alicona Mex : 3D surface imaging / Measurement / Metrology
Shared Access
ISAAC has particular expertise in areas as diverse as the life sciences, engineering, environmental and geotechnical, and heritage science. It has assisted industrial customers and publicly-funded organisations.