Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Laboratory

Prof. Robert Katz instructing a graduate student in use of the SEM.

Two scanning electron microscopes (SEM ) an analytical scanning transmission (AEM) electron microscope, optical reflection and transmission microscopes, and supporting sample preparation and photographic equipment are the major facilities available for microstructural analysis. SEM's are available equipped with an Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) Analyzer or equipped with stage-automated digital image analysis, a light element Quantum X-ray detector with a Kevex Delta System and a wavelength dispersive X-ray analyzer. The AEM is equipped with Kevex EDX system. These facilities are used primarily for microstructural analysis and determination of crystal structures of fine phases present in metals and ceramics.

Several graduate students who frequent the SEM laboratory.

Current Projects

Initial Microstructural Analysis of the Structural Steel from WTC Building 7
Publication printed:
An Initial Microstructural Analysis of A36 Steel from WTC Building 7 (Linked with permission from Minerals, Metals & Materials Society)

View projects which have used the facilities in the Scanning Electron Microscope Laboratory.

Faculty Information

For more information, contact Prof. Richard D. Sisson, Jr. , sisson@wpi.edu.

Scanning Electron Microscope Laboratory
Washburn Shops - Rm. 245
WPI
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609
Phone: 508-831-5335
Fax: 508-831-5178

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