Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope facility
Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope facility
Make
FEI
Model
QUANTA 200
Facility Status
Working
Facility Management Division
Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility (SAIF)

Category

  • Microscopy and Imaging ยป Flow Measurement

Booking Details

Booking available for
Internal and External Both
Available Mode for Use
High Vacuum Mode
Low Vacuum Mode
Environmental SEM (ESEM mode)
EDS- Area/Line/Mapping

Facility Management Team and Location

Faculty In Charge
Head, CRNTS/SAIF IIT Bombay
Contact : 022-21596862
Email Id : head.crnts@iitb.ac.in
Facility Manager
Head, CRNTS/SAIF IIT Bombay
Contact : 022-21596862
Email Id : head.crnts@iitb.ac.in
Facility Operator
Ms. Rashmi Poojari, 30004563@iitb.ac.in, 6862
Co-convenors
Mrs. Mayura Chaubal
Email Id : mayurasule@iitb.ac.in
Ms. Rashmi R. Poojari
Email Id: 30004563@iitb.ac.in
Department
CRNTS
LAB Email ID
esem@iitb.ac.in
Facility Location
ESEM Lab, Ground Floor,CRNTS/SAIF, IIT Bombay
Lab Phone No
022-25764665

Facility Features, Working Principle and Specifications

Features Working Principle

The FEI Quanta 200 scanning electron microscope is a versatile microscope with a tungsten electron source and three modes of operation. High vacuum (HV) mode allows analysis of electrically conducting and non conducting samples (non conducting samples can be analysed after sputter coating) Low Vacuum & ESEM modes allow analyzing biological and insulating samples without coating.

Body Specification

Resolution : 3.0 nm resolution at 30 kV Magnification : 25X to 20,000X Accelerating Voltage : 200 V to 30 kV Vacuum Modes : High Vacuum, Low vacuum, ESEM Mode

Instructions for Registration, Sample Preparation, User Instructions, Precautionary Measures and Charges

Instructions for Registration
  • An appointment will be given as per queue and will be informed by email.
  • New users are requested to contact ESEM lab before registration.
  • At least 24 hours prior information should be given to ESEM lab if users want to cancel/postpone the slot.
Instruction for Sample Preparation
  • Medium for Dispersion Ethanol /Methanol / Water /Iso-propyl alcohol. Any other medium should be provided by the user. Dispersion will be done by ultrasonication.
  • Kindly mark the edge of the sample to be observed for Cross section.
  • Base of the sample should be flat for mounting on sample holder.
  • Sample preparation if any should be done at user end (cutting the sample for CS, freeze fracturing, sample fixation for biological samples, staining of samples, oven drying should be done by the user)
  • For any further query, kindly contact on Email: esem@iitb.ac.in, Contact: 022 21596862
User Instructions and Precautionary Measures

 1. A requisition letter addressed to Head, SAIF along with a printout of electronic fund transfer (NEFT) proof should be sent by post or submitted in
       person to SAIF office, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai-400076.
    2. If you are sending samples by post please mention sample details:
       a. Expected features you are looking for (send a representative picture if available).
       b. Morphology & expected size
       c. Required Magnification(range).
       d. Nature of sample (conducting OR non conducting)
       e. Solvent required for dispersion (Water,IPA,Ethanol,Acetone)
    3. Once we receive the requisition letter and advance payment, your appointment will be scheduled as per the queue.
    4. The users will be informed about their date and time of slot by e-mail. 
    6. The sample size should be less than 12.5 mm x 12.5 mm and base of the sample should be flat for mounting on sample holder.
    7. We prefer that you or your representative, who knows/understands the sample/material should be present on the day of appointment.
    8. Before proceeding further, please review How to Use Facility and Payment Procedure for more information.

Usage Charges

Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (ESEM) Samplewise format, Charges GST for External users:

 IndustryUniversityNational Lab/R&D'sIIT Bombay Users 
Imaging2360/-590/-1180/-250/-Per Sample
 
EDS1180/-295/-590/-125/-Per Sample
 
EDS Mapping1888/-472/-944/-200/-Per Sample
 

Applications

  • Materials Science/Metallurgy
  • Fractography (samples which have bigger dimensions can be analysed) 
  • Micro drilling and cutting tools 
  • Dental and medical 
  • Corrosion  
  • Polymer Science 
  • Energy Science/Engg. 
  • Biological and life sciences 
  • Semiconductors
  • Civil and Earth Sciences
  • Nanotechnology
  • Ceramics
  • Pharmaceuticals

Sample Details

Chemical allowed

NA

Gases allowed

NA

Substrate Dimension

Sample form:Powder/Pellet/Suspension/On glass substrate/Film

The bulk sample should be less than 12 mm x 12 mm and base of the sample should be flat for mounting on sample holder.

Target dimension

NA

Contamination remarks

NA

Precursors/ Targets allowed

NA

SOP, Lab Policies and Other Details

SOP
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Lab Workshop Presentation
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Training and Other Policy Documents
iitblogo.pdf (12.62 KB)

Publications

Publications
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