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Electron & Ion Beam Microscopy

Our Electron and Ion Microscopy facility enables users to undertake scanning electron microscopy imaging and chemical analysis and focused ion beam nanofabrication and engineering and sample preparation.

Key features

  • Low kV high resolution imaging
  • TEM sample preparation
  • FIB slice and view
  • Large area mapping
  • Nano patterning and nanoengineering

Our Instruments

Helios 600 i

A focused ion beam (FIB) scanning electron microscope equipped with EDS and EBSD.

Hitachi SU 8600

The SU8600 utilises an ultra-stable cold field emission source to enable low-energy imaging for fine structure analysis as well as high-resolution imaging.

Hitachi 5500

The Hitachi 5500 utilises an ultra-stable cold field emission source and an In-lens optic system for ultra-high resolution sub nanometre SE and low kV STEM imaging.

Operating Modes

User Mode

Service Mode

Enquire about this Facility

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 Imaging Facility Scientist directly at electron.microscopy@phy.cam.ac.uk.