SEM for Particle Analysis:

• High-Resolution Imaging: SEM captures high-resolution images of particles, revealing their shape, surface features, and internal structures.
• Particle Size Measurement: SEM can measure the size of particles accurately, aiding in size distribution analysis.
• Morphological Characterization: SEM helps classify particles based on their morphology, such as spheroidal, fibrous, or irregular.
• Topographical Information: SEM reveals the topography of particles, including surface roughness and porosity.

EDS for Particle Analysis:

• Elemental Identification: EDS identifies elements present in particles, allowing researchers to determine their chemical composition.
• Quantitative Analysis: EDS provides quantitative data on element concentrations, facilitating precise material characterization.
• Mapping Elemental Distribution: EDS maps the spatial distribution of elements within particles, highlighting variations.
• Phase Analysis: It aids in distinguishing different phases within complex particles.

Applications of Particle Analysis:

• Materials Science: SEM and EDS assist in analyzing materials like polymers, ceramics, and metals, helping researchers understand their composition and properties. • Environmental Science: These techniques are used to investigate air and water quality, studying atmospheric particulates and contaminants. • Pharmaceuticals: Particle analysis ensures the quality and consistency of drug formulations. • Geology: Geologists use SEM and EDS to study minerals, rocks, and sediments, shedding light on geological processes. • Biological Research: These tools help biologists examine cellular structures, microorganisms, and nanoscale biological particles.

SEM/EDS Analysis of Powder

Example of characteristics reported

Particle Analysis of Powder

Particle analysis of a mixture of powder consisting of particles of aluminum, chromium, nickel, and zirconium

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