Lab Equipment
Hitachi 3030 Plus Tabletop Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with Coolstage
This tabletop version is user-friendly with an intuitive software interface. It's a scanning electron microscope designed for any level of expertise. It has a wide range of applications for biological, environmental, and geological samples. Magnification: 30 - 60,000x. The low-vacuum conditions allow for a quick sample exchange to save you time.
For more information see the Hitachi brochure here.
Microscope Accessories
Deben Ultra Coolstage
The Deben Ultra Coolstage works to minimize or eliminate water sublimation from wet samples by controlling the temperature of the chamber. Temperature control ranges from -25°C to +50°C making it ideal for sample with moisture such as biological samples. Additional sample preparation with liquid nitrogen and equipment manipulation are required.
Brunker Quantax 70 EDS
If a more in-depth analysis of your sample is needed the Bruker Quantax 70 EDS is optimized for quantitative chemical composition analysis, elemental mapping and spectral imaging capabilities. This can be completed in three different modes; spot, line profile and mapping. Results can be easily exported for publication.
3D View Software
The 3D View software utilizes the BSE signal to create a three dimensional display. This enables height measurement capabilities and the creation of animated video files (AVI).
Services and Rates
| Service Item | Internal UMN Rate | External Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging (+ EDS + 3D) | Customer/Self Capture: $25.91/hr | $180/hr |
| Technician Capture: $56.78/hr | ||
| Training Session: $56.78/hr |
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| Service Item | Internal UMN Rate | External Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging with Coolstage | Customer/Self Capture: $56.53 | $195/hr |
| Technician Capture: $87.40/hr |
Make a Reservation
- View the Reservation Calendar here. Make sure your preferred dates are open.
- Fill out an SEM services request form here. Internal UMN or external clients may use this form.
Address: NRRI Duluth Labs, 5013 Miller Trunk Hwy, Duluth, MN 55811 (map)