JEOL 5900LV SEM
X-ray map generated using the JEOL 5900LV. It shows the unusual preservation of a peculiar type of ancient fish called Palaeospondylus. The skeleton of the fish appears as red (phosphorus-rich), cemented by calcium-rich minerals (green) in silicon-rich (blue) surrounding rock.
Detectors
Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) detector
Capable of recognising the presence of most elements except hydrogen, helium, lithium and beryllium. Boron is difficult to find unless very abundant.Wavelength dispersive X-ray (WDX) detector
Used to create spectrum scans when the EDX detector cannot separate signals from different chemical elements, or if they are present in very low concentrations.Cathodoluminescence detector
Can create images from light emitted by the sample.
Key instrument features
- A very versatile analytical scanning electron microscope, fitted with diverse detectors.
- Used for a very wide range of applications, particularly for the initial examination of samples.
- Easy to use, even for novices. With the user-friendly interface, as little as half a day of training is needed for confidence in most of the common applications.
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JEOL 5900LV scanning electron microscope applications
Learn about the wide range of applications that the JEOL 5900LV microscope can be used for.
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Examples of JEOL 5900LV SEM applications
Discover real-life examples of how the JEOL 5900LV SEM microscope can be used – from fine surface detail images of specimens, to digital elevation models, to elemental maps and mineral identification.
Contact details
For further information or to arrange to use the instrument contact:
Mr Anton Kearsley
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5105
Email
Examples of JEOL 5900LV SEM applications
Discover real-life examples of how the JEOL 5900LV SEM microscope can be used – from fine surface detail images of specimens, to digital elevation models, to elemental maps and mineral identification.