Electron Microscopy Facility
 
 
 
    Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)
   
 
   
  Philips CM 12 Transmission Electron Microscope with optional cryo stage.
 
  This facility offers the following TEM applications and techniques:
   
 
Conventional imaging with the TEM
Imaging of biological samples as well as advanced materials
Performs polymer work using a Gatan Cryo -Stage for TEM analysis
Freeze Fracture capabilities using a Balzers Freeze Etching Device
Ultramicrotomes with the ability for cryo-sectioning
Preparation of thin films for TEM
Polishing techniques
   
Typical Applications:
Conventional Microscopy, polymers stained and unstained, thin films, nanostructures, semiconductors, alloys, biological materials, negative staining