Scanning Electron Microscopy enables the investigation of a sample over a wide range of scales, going from a few tenths of a nm up to several hundreds of micrometers.

Analysis of morphology, size, microstructure and texture.

In a SEM, it is also possible to perform an elemental analysis by collecting characteristic X-Rays, (EDS Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy).

• Defect and contamination analysis
• Morphology and chemical homogeneity of finely divided materials such as colloids, latexs or powders
• Morphology of immiscible polymer blends
• Identification of pigments, fillers, toughening agents and other additives in a compound – Dispersion analysis
• Study of polymeric materials damage and failure
• Investigation of corrosion processes
• Coating characterization