Electron Microscopy
Equipped with several Transmission (TEM) and Scanning (SEM) Electron Microscopes as well as related sample preparation equipment for the use of the UMass community as well as external customers. The Center serves both materials and life-sciences communities and most of the instruments options are focused on analytical capabilities such as Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) and Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS).
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JEOL- JEM-2200FS EFTEM
The JEOL JEM-2200FS features an in-column Electron Energy Loss Filter for EELS and EFTEM and an Oxford X-MAX 80mm2 Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometer. The instrument is setup for analytical applications such as Electron Tomography while still maintaining high-resolution in High Angle Annular Dark Field Imaging.
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FEI Magellan 400 XHR-SEM
The FEI Magellan 400 XHR-SEM is a thermal field emitter base high resolution microscope featuring an Oxford X-MAX 80mm2 Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometer for element mapping. Low-Voltage Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy with HAADF.
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FEI Tecnai-T12 TEM
The FEI Tecnai-T12 is a life sciences oriented Electron Microscope capable of imaging at cryo-temperatures.
| Campus Users - Hourly Rates | |
| JEOL 2200FS | $75 |
| FEI Magellan 400 | $55 |
| JEOL 2000FX, 6320 FVX | $55 |
| FEI Tecnai T12 | $55 |
| Leica LSCM SP2 | $5 |
| Olympus OM BX51 | $3 |
| Sputter Coater CR108 | $5/sample |
| Sputter Coater CR208 | $7/sample |
| Ultramicrotome (any) | $20 |
| Balzers Critical Point Dryer | $20 |
| FEI Vitrobot - Plunge Freezer | $20 |
| Campus Users - Staff Assisted - Hourly Rates | |
| JEOL 2200FS | $95 |
| FEI Magellan 400 | $75 |
| JEOL 2000FX, 6320 FVX | $75 |
| FEI Tecnai T12 | $75 |
| Leica LSCM SP2 | $10 |
| Olympus OM BX51 | $8 |
| Ultramicrotome (any) | $40 |
| Balzers Critical Point Dryer | $40 |
| FEI Vitrobot - Plunge Freezer | $40 |
| External Users - Hourly Rates | |
| ISU (Industry Self Use) - Any Instrument | $150 |
| ISU + Staff Assistance | $250 |
| ISU + Director Assistance | $300 |
| Liquid Nitrogen: sold at cost | |
| Rates are subject to change, contact facility to verify current fees. | |
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