The Zonesem desktop electron microscope (EM) sample cleaner from Hitachi High-Technologies is designed for cleaning and storing EM samples in readiness for high-quality imaging and analysis.
The Hitachi Zonesem utilises a non-destructive UV cleaning process to quickly remove surface hydrocarbons from SEM samples.
It is said to make high-resolution and/or surface imaging using secondary electrons, backscattered electrons or scanning transmission methods much easier, by removing surface hydrocarbon layers that would obscure surface and edge detail.
Samples prepared in this way also offer better results for EDX or WDX analysis and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), where surface contamination can suppress EBSD pattern formation.
The compact Hitachi Zonesem measures 360 x 390 x 480mm and uses a dry pumping system.
Fully microprocessor-controlled, it is ready for use in less than two minutes and can provide either vacuum cleaning, or vacuum cleaning and vacuum storage.
Cleaning times can be controlled in one-minute steps up to 30minutes total cleaning time.
