UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD · Awarded contract
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Supply of Scanning Electron Microscope with Microanalysis Capability to University of Sheffield

Awarded 27 Jan 2022

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Awarded27 Jan 2022
Value£114,000.00
SupplierCarl Zeiss Ltd
AgencyUNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 4y 9mo ago1d term
Awarded 27 Jan 2022Expired 28 Jan 2022

About

The University of Sheffield awarded a contract to Carl Zeiss Ltd for the supply of a scanning electron microscope (SEM) with microanalysis capability, funded by EPSRC.

The instrument provides high-throughput electron beam imaging to nanometre resolution with simultaneous X-ray compositional analysis (EDS) for a broad range of materials including metals, ceramics, polymers/biomaterials, and glasses.

It supports imaging of non-conducting or beam-sensitive materials through variable accelerating voltage and pressure modes, and features a modern accessible interface for ease of use, particularly for neurodiverse users.

The instrument may also be used for imaging and analysis of low-activity radioactive specimens containing uranium or thorium, primarily as solid samples.

The contract value was AUD 114,000.

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