Material Science & Analysis

Using microscopy with polarization and differential interference contrast (DIC) helps users visualize internal material structures, like micro-cracks and inclusions, that are invisible with standard brightfield lighting. Polarization highlights anisotropic materials, while DIC enhances contrast in transparent samples without staining. The DM4 P and DM6 M microscopes offer polarization and DIC.

Precise cutting, grinding, and polishing of hard materials enables you to target specific sample regions with micron-level precision. It is possible when using the EM TXP target preparation system.

For damage-free cross-sections of heterogeneous or brittle materials and ultra-flat surfaces, the EM TIC 3X employs triple ion beam milling.

Material analysis microscopes are used for a variety of applications, e.g. quality control (QC), research and development (R&D), technical cleanliness, and failure analysis (FA). They are important for a variety of industries and fields like automotive, aerospace, alloys, semiconductors, electronics, medical devices, earth science, forensics, chemical engineering, and pharmaceutical science.

A 2-methods-in-1 solution is an optical microscope which is also capable of doing laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). It can both image a material sample and analyze its chemical composition, including microstructural features like phases and inclusions. This solution helps users achieve a more streamlined, efficient materials analysis.