Scanning Electron
Microscopy (SEM)
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Scope:
For plastics applications, a scanning electron microscope can be used to examine surface irregularities or fracture areas in a part. An SEM can also be used to measure the thickness (in cross section) of thin coatings.
Test Procedure:
Test specimens are sputter coated with gold, then placed in a vacuum chamber for viewing on the computer monitor at up to 10,000x magnification. Polaroid photos are taken for a permanent record.
Specimen size:
Approximately 0.25" x 0.25"
Data:
Polaroid photos can be scanned into electronic documents.
Equipment Used:
ISI-SS40 Scanning Electron Microscope
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