Elemental composition and imaging with SEM-EDX

The UKAS accreditation we have at the Experimental Techniques Centre ensures that our electron microscopes are generating accurate compositional information and calibrated images, providing the highest level of certainty and credibility in our results.

The centre holds UKAS accreditation (ISO17025) for compositional analysis using energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) as part of the electron microscopy (EM) inspection.

As well as a rigourous calibration schedule, the EM systems are also regularly quality checked to guarantee the measurements and dimensions captured on the screen are exactly what they are.

SEM-EDX is a versatile technique that can be used to surgically analysis small areas to check for contamination or unknown residues. It is a tool we regularly use to support requirements from industry, with work ranging from quality assurance programmes to failure analysis investigations

For more information or to discuss your testing requirement, please contact our Scientific Officer Team at etc@brunel.ac.uk