The University of Canterbury Electron Microscopy Center (UCEM)
The UCEM is the most comprehensive electron microscopy laboratory in New Zealand with 4 operational electron microscopes: 2 scanning and 2 transmission. A full range of short courses is available to train users both within Canterbury. Visitors from elsewhere are also welcome to use these facilities with training or with the assistance of our technical staff.
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Philips CM200 high resolution analytical transmission electron microscope
- single and double tilt holders
- Oxford INCA energy dispersive x-ray analysis system
- Gatan digital camera
JEOL JSM 7000F field emission, high resolution scanning electron microscope
- JEOL energy dispersive x-ray detector with Moran analyser
- Backscatter electron detector
- Infrared chamber camera
- Gatan Cathodoluminescence detector
JEOL JSM 6100 scanning electron microscope
- Oxford EXL energy dispersive x-ray analyser with Moran software
- HKL Electron Backscattered Detector (EBSD) system
- Forescatter and backscatter electron detectors
- Robinson backscatter electron detector
Support Equipment
- Gatan Pips Precision ion Polishing System
- Gatan Model 691 dimple grinder
- Fischione twin jet electro polishing unit
- Emitech K975X Coater (gold sputter and carbon evaporative coating)
- Scanner for TEM negatives
- Desktop Microscopist software
- Darkroom facilities