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The XL30 ESEM
Scanning Electron Microscope

ESM Scanning Electron Microscope

The Philips XL30 is a state of the art microscope that offers a wide range of user selections for KV, magnification and detector type.

With as little as four hours of initial training, you can begin to produce professional images, suitable for research or publication.

The Engineering Science and Mechanics Department has expert staff, a convenient schedule and high-availability, so you'll be able to get your work done--on budget and on time.

Use direct billing to your PSU budget.


The ESEM is also affordable . . .

Current Internal Rates:

ESEM $33 per hour
Operator $34 per hour
Training $34 per hour

Pollen grains: excellent resolution at low keV
Pollen grains: excellent resolution at low keV

General capabilities

  • Wide range magnification
    EDAX X-ray system
  • Imaging of non-conductive
    or even wet samples
  • Light element analysis, such
    as oxygen and carbon
  • Excellent resolution over wide
    depth of field

Polymer Composite
Polymer Composite

Basic detection modes

  • Secondary electron
  • Backscattered electron for
    variable pressure
  • Gaseous secondary electron
  • Light element analysis, such
    as oxygen and carbon

50,000x magnification
50,000x magnification

Software features

  • Windows interface
  • High definition image storage
  • Image annotation and
    measurement enhanced graphics
  • Fast processing with recursive
    filtering, integration and
    averaging and much more
  • Save images on CD recordable
    or Zip disk
Tin deposited on carbon film
Tin deposited on carbon film

Scheduling and training

  • Sample preparation assistance
  • Hands-on training with expert
    microscopist
  • Available to students, researchers
    and faculty
  • 24 hour access for advanced users
  • Easy to use web-based scheduling
    with calendar and timeline

Get started today!

For more information,
contact Scott Kralik at
esem@mail.esm.psu.edu