ESEM Environmental 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 ESM Department is located in the Earth and Engineering Sciences Building on West Campus, near Leonard Building.

Note to users of the old lab in Steidle Building: it's just a five minute walk to the EES Building!

The ESEM is also affordable . . .

Current Internal Rates:

ESEM $33 per hour
Operator $37 per hour
Training $37 per hour

Get started today!

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

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

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