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Thermo Scientific Axia ChemiSEM Datasheet

Thermo Scientific Axia ChemiSEM Datasheet

Thermo Scientific Axia ChemiSEM Datasheet

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Axia ChemiSEM is an advanced scanning electron microscope (SEM) that integrates live quantitative chemical mapping with imaging capabilities. It is designed for rapid analysis and is user-friendly, even for those new to SEM technology.

Specifications
The Axia ChemiSEM features a high-performance thermal emission SEM column with a tetrode source emission geometry. It offers high-vacuum imaging with resolutions of 3.0 nm at 30 kV and 8.0 nm at 3 kV. The system supports a beam current range up to 2 μA and an accelerating voltage range from 200 V to 30 kV. The chamber has an inner width of 280 mm and can accommodate samples up to 10 kg.

Key Features
  • Live Compositional Information: The system performs EDS by acquiring multiple signals simultaneously, providing real-time data on sample morphology and elemental composition.
  • Flexible Sample Loading: The design allows for easy access to the chamber and supports large sample capacities.
  • Advanced Imaging Performance: Optional low-vacuum mode and charge-mitigation using beam deceleration enhance imaging capabilities.
  • Easy Maintenance: Automated alignment functions facilitate quick source exchange, ensuring maximum uptime.

Software and Automation
The Axia ChemiSEM can be equipped with various software options for automation, including Thermo Scientific AutoScript™ for workflow development and Thermo Scientific Maps™ for large-area analysis. The system also supports remote control and full EDS data processing via ChemiView software.

Installation and Maintenance
The system requires a power supply of 100–120 VAC or 200–240 VAC, with a consumption of less than 2.0 kVA. It operates optimally in environments with temperatures between 17–27 °C and relative humidity below 70%. The system includes a one-year warranty and offers various service and training contracts.

Conclusion
The Axia ChemiSEM is a robust and flexible SEM solution that combines advanced imaging and chemical analysis capabilities, making it suitable for a wide range of materials characterization applications.
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Catalog excerpts

Thermo Scientific Axia ChemiSEM Datasheet-1

Axia ChemiSEM Instant fusion of chemistry and imaging The Axia ChemiSEM is the next generation of SEM. Always ready to image and with live quantitative chemical mapping, the Axia ChemiSEM is the first choice for rapid analysis—even for users new to scanning electron microscopy. The Thermo Scientific™ Axia™ ChemiSEM is a reimagining of the SEM–EDS workflow. It introduces a new way of acquiring, processing, and presenting the compositional information of a sample. Unlike traditional EDS analyses, the Axia ChemiSEM uses the secondary and backscatter electron signals to accelerate the EDS analysis, resulting in a faster time to data and results with less noise. The Axia ChemiSEM introduces a Key Benefits Live compositional information: Performs EDS by acquiring multiple signals simultaneously, detecting the morphology and elemental makeup of a sample, in real time Always-ready-to-image platform: Lets you stay focused on data collection Improved time to data: Offers several imaging and scanning strategies to optimize image acquisition and increase throughput Flexible stage: Provides large sample capacity with a door that provides access to the entire chamber, as well as a stage with a capacity of 10 kg Excellent imaging performance: Offers optional low-vacuum mode and charge-mitigation using beam deceleration mode streamlined implementation for both hardware and software, providing real-time chemical analysis. Imaging and chemical analysis of samples has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Live quantitative elemental mapping The Axia ChemiSEM generates fully quantitative, element X-ray maps, eliminating the artifacts associated with traditional gross count mapping such as peak overlaps and background variation. A proprietary shadow detection algorithm assists in providing information only from regions where X-rays are detected, while DCFI-based drift correction* ensures the image and analytical data are always sharp. Reliable results are a reality for operators of all experience levels. Flexible sample loading The Axia ChemiSEM offers new levels of robustness and flexibility. It has a large sample capacity and a design that provides easy access to the entire chamber. The Axia ChemiSEM accommodates the very high weight of up to 10 The Axia ChemiSEM incorporates unique column technology, kg, saving time cutting samples and reducing time-consuming enabling sample-focused data collection. A novel user interface sample preparation. with integrated user guidance seamlessly blends SEM and EDS modalities, instantly alerting you to areas of interest based on chemistry. The integrated EDS system automatically adjusts to changes in working distance, accelerating voltage, beam current, and magnification, freeing you to focus on the task at hand. The Axia ChemiSEM enables the highest sample throughput, ease of analysis, and better data collec

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Thermo Scientific Axia ChemiSEM Datasheet-2

Excellent imaging performance Flexible detector configuration The Axia ChemiSEM offers remarkable all-round performance Optional detection technology includes a robust and easy- for characterization of the widest range of materials. It includes to-use RGB cathodoluminescence detector that provides a full detector suite for SE, BSE, and EDS data collection. more information than panchromatic CL systems, making it When configured with the optional low-vacuum mode, the Axia particularly useful for mineral identification. Optional EBSD ChemiSEM includes a LoVac SE as standard, with the ability provides...

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Thermo Scientific Axia ChemiSEM Datasheet-3

• Photon Cathodoluminescence Detector* for UI-integrated real color CL imaging • Quasor II EBSD detector* with Thermo Scientific Pathfinder™ X-ray Microanalysis Software • Current measurement • Third party detectors possible Vacuum system • TMP, 1 × PVP • Patented through-the-lens differential pumping • Evacuation time: ≤2 minutes to high vacuum (requires nitrogen venting) and and ≤4.5 minutes to low vacuum* Sample holders • Standard multi-sample SEM holder uniquely mounts directly onto the stage, hosts up to 7 standard stubs (ø 12 mm), and does not require tools to mount a sample 50 μm C O Mg...

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Thermo Scientific Axia ChemiSEM Datasheet-4

Image processor • Dwell time range from 50 ns to 25 ms/pixel • Video-guided training • Online User Guidance • File type: TIFF (8-, 16-, 24-bit), JPEG or BMP • Operating instructions handbook • Single-frame or 4-view image display • Online help • SmartSCAN (256-frame average or integration, line • Prepared for Thermo Scientific RAPID™ Service integration and averaging, interlaced scanning) (remote diagnostic support) • DCFI (Drift Compensated Frame Integration)* • One-year warranty • Beam deceleration with stage bias -4,000 V • Choice of service maintenance contracts • Manual user interface •...

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