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Intertek scanning electron microscopy testing analyzes surface analysis of materials. SEM measures and evaluate surface pitting, failure analysis, characterization of dust, deposits, contaminants, particles, filter residues, and many other applications. Intertek scanning electron microscopy scientists analyse the surface of solid objects, producing higher resolution images than optical microscopy. SEM produces representations of three-dimensional samples from a diverse range of materials. Back-scatter and cathodoluminescence (SEM-CL) are common techniques used to evaluate a wide range of samples. Microstructural characterisation includes the analysis of materials, polymers, films, coatings, geological and mineral core samples, pharmaceuticals, raw materials, metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, food, dust, contaminants, unknowns and other products.
SEM labs provide elemental analysis of solid samples, impurities, and the identification of physical and chemical defects. The laboratories provide anaytical surface science expertise to support research, failure analysis, troubleshooting, quality control and other requirements. SEM/Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis is also available. SEM/EXDA allows the analysis of small particles by scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray analysis, resulting in testing without destruction or injury to the sample. SEM/EXDA provides qualitative elemental analysis and element localisation on samples being analysed.
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