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National Nuclear Laboratory - Electron Microscopy

The National Nuclear Laboratory provides world-leading nuclear expertise and innovative solutions. We aim to serve that national interest and create value for our customers, by pushing the boundaries of science, technology and innovation. We provide expert and impartial advice to help shape the UK’s nuclear research agenda to enable the UK to be a top tier nuclear nation.



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Expertise 

Imaging Platforms 

Keywords - Electron Microscopy: Transmission EM, Scanning EM (FEG), Focused Ion Beam SEM, Scanning Transmission EM
Other: Plasma-FIB, ToF-SIMS
Keywords - X Ray Microscopy: MicroCT

 

 

Applications 

Keywords - Physical Sciences: Corrosion/Oxidation, Metallurgy/Alloy development, Electron optics, Nanomaterials

 

Sample Preparation 

Keywords - Biological: Resin embedding, Metal coating
Keywords - Biological: Argon ion thinning, Focused ion beam (Gallium), Electropolishing, Focused ion beam (other)

 

Data Analysis

Keywords - Software: ImageJ, Fiji, Digital Micrograph/GMS


Point of Contact

National Nuclear Laboratory - Electron Microscopy
Central Laboratory
National Nuclear Laboratory
Sellafield
Seascale, CA20 1PG, United Kingdom


Point of Contact

Adam Qaiser Tel: +449467 28333

Staff List 

Dr Simon Dumbill
Dr Ian Vatter
Dr Phil Ivison
Dr Adam Qaisar
Dr Michael Ward
Dr Jamie Nanson
Dr Tamsin O’Reilly
Ms Michelle Hambley
Mr Richard Cooke
Ms Amy Kite

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