Ion Beam Milling Guide: Enhancing Surface Quality for High-Resolution Imaging and Analysis
In this article you can learn how to optimize the preparation quality of your samples by using the ion beam etching method with the EM TIC 3X ion beam milling machine. A short introduction of the…
Visual and Chemical Analysis of Steel Microstructure: Faster Rating of Steel Quality
Simultaneous visual and chemical analysis of steel non-metallic inclusions with a 2-methods-in-1 solution, using optical microscopy and laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), is described in…
Brief Introduction to Surface Metrology
This report briefly discusses several important metrology techniques and standard definitions commonly used to assess the topography of surfaces, also known as surface texture or surface finish. With…
Studying the Microstructure of Natural Polymers in Fine Detail
The potential of cryogenic broad ion beam milling used in combination with scanning electron microscopy (cryo-BIB-SEM) for imaging and analyzing the microstructure of cryogenically stabilized soft…
Expert Knowledge on High Pressure Freezing and Freeze Fracturing in the Cryo SEM Workflow
Get an insight in the working methods of the laboratory and learn about the advantages of Cryo SEM investigation in EM Sample Preparation. Find out how high pressure freezing, freeze fracturing and…
High Resolution Array Tomography with Automated Serial Sectioning
The optimization of high resolution, 3-dimensional (3D), sub-cellular structure analysis with array tomography using an automated serial sectioning solution, achieving a high section density on the…
Macroscale to Nanoscale Pore Analysis of Shale and Carbonate Rocks
Physical porosity in rocks, like shale and carbonate, has a large effect on the their storage capacity. The pore geometries also affect their permeability. Imaging the visible pore space provides…
Bacteria Protocol - Critical Point Drying of E. coli for SEM
Application Note for Leica EM CPD300 - Critical point drying of E. coli with subsequent platinum / palladium coating and SEM analysis. Sample was inserted into a filter disc (Pore size: 16 - 40 μm)…
Human Blood Cells Protocol
Application Note for Leica EM CPD300 - Life Science Research. Species: Human (Homo sapiens)
Critical point drying of human blood with subsequent platinum / palladium coating and SEM analysis.
