Phenom-World has introduced a temperature-controlled sample holder and improved Fibermetric application to extend the usability of its G2 desktop scanning electron microscopes (SEM).
The temperature-controlled sample holder enables users to image vacuum-sensitive and vulnerable samples without damaging the sample structure.
It is designed to control the temperature of the sample between -25C and +50C.
Using the temperature-controlled sample holder, the temperature of the sample is manipulated - therefore the humidity around it can be controlled.
This enables imaging of moistures and water-containing samples as well as reducing the effect the electron beam has on beam-sensitive samples.
This results in an extended viewing time without noticeable vacuum artefacts.
The temperature-controlled sample holder can be retrofitted to all versions of the Phenom G2 system.
The improved Fibermetric allows measurements and analysis on complicated fibre structures, ranging from spunbond and electrospun fibres to the melt-blown type of fibres.
The application provides accurate size information from micro and nano fibre samples.
The large range of fibre sizes allows Fibermetric to be used in a range of applications, including investigation of filtration materials, diaper padding, fibre research and fibre and filter production control.
