Helios 600 i

Brief description

The Helios 600 tool is used for imaging and chemical analysis (EDS) and crystallographic analysis (EBSD).   It is also used for site specific sample preparation (both cross-section and TEM lamellae preparation), Slive and View, large area mapping   and nanopatterning and engineering. 

A-SHeM

Brief description

The SHeM is an atom microscope that resembles a miniaturised atom scattering beamline. Most of the system is under high (inc. sample chamber) and ultra-high vacuum and involves scattering a microscale atom beam off a sample. Samples are mounted on standard, or modified, SEM sample stubs.

The facility operates two SHeMs and the instrument used will be matched to your experimental requirements.

Technical specifications

Item

Specification

Imaging resolution

1 nm at 30 kV STEM

2 nm at 2 kV

Ion-beam current range

1 pA to 50 nA

Ion-beam resolution

7 nm at 30 kV, typical minimum line width 10-15 nm

Maximum sample size

110 cm, weight 500 g, height 85 mm

Gas Insertion System Pt

Pt deposition, SiO2 deposition and carbon enhance etch

Software packages 

AutoTEM, auto slice and view, Nanobuilder

EDS system

Oxford Max 150

EBSD system

Oxford Nordlys

Samples/Material systems

Hard to soft material systems.

Mode of Operation

Available in both User and Service Mode.

Operating Status

Fully operational

Booking

Whether you are new to the National Facility or have visited us before, our Getting Access page contains more information about booking our services. 

Availability and lead times

Please allow two weeks between booking and use.

Pricing

For pricing details and more information about the services we can provide please contact us.

Enquire about this instrument

If you are new to CORDE we would recommend contacting us via the form below to ensure we can help you with a detailed response. Or you can contact the team directly at electron.microscopy@phy.cam.ac.uk.

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