JSM-7001F-LV - Applications

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JSM-7001F-LV - Applications
Biomat (LV, 20 Pa)
Uncoated coccolith (LV, 20 Pa)
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JSM-7001F-LV - Applications
Carbon nanotube
Tin oxide on tin
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JSM-7001F-LV - Applications
Fe L WDS map of polished thin section of ore
EBSD grain orientation map of Mo (Ti,Zr) alloy
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MultiBeam JIB-4500

• FIB
• Ion source Ga liquid metal ion
• Acc. Voltage 1 to 30kV (in steps)
• Magnification 30x (wide view)
• 100x
  to 300,000x
• Max. beam current 30 nA (at 30kV)
• SEM
• Beam source LaB6
• Acc. Voltage 0.3 to 30 kV (in steps)
• Magnification 5x to 300,000x
• Max. beam current 1000 nA (at 30 kV)
• Goniometer stage
• X 76 mm Y 76 mm Z 5 to
  48mm
• T -10 to 90º R 360º endless
• Vacuum pump SIP (x2), TMP/RP (x2)

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Features and Functions of SEM/FIB

• Features
• High speed milling, large ion beam current
• High resolution ion column
• Simultaneous milling image observation
• Bitmap milling for various shapes
• 3D view (S3 TM)
• High utility specimen chamber
• High performance SEM column with LaB6

• Functions
• Progressive sectioning (slice and view)
• Nanomachining
• Site-specific preparation of TEM sections

Confidential
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Simultaneous Milling Imaging
Volkert et al, MRS Bulletin 32, May, 2007
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FIB and Micromachining
Mayer et al, MRS Bulletin 32, May, 2007
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FIB and Micromachining
Mayer et al, MRS Bulletin 32, May, 2007
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Neuron cage (Meng) 6490, SEI, 1 kV
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Neuron cage (Meng) Video
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Bitmap Milling for Various Shapes
Emitter tip Tip radius less than 200nm
Milling time 2h Specimen Si
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Types of Research Supported

• Biological and biomedical
• Bio and non-bio nanoscience
• Materials science / Chemistry / Physics
• Earth science / geo / geo-bio
• Electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering
• Physics
• Dental science
• Pharmacological

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Access / Scheduling / Rates

• Open to all USC users
• Supported by two full-time staff plus post-doc
• Web-based sign-up at http//www.usc.edu/dept/CEMMA
  /cemma.html
• Rates (present)
• 45/hr self-use
• 75/hr with operator

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Rates EM Labs Nationwide
65
150
The median fee for internal and external users
in academic organizations was 65 and 150,
respectively. Source Microscopy Today, July
2007
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Break Even Capacity - BEC
Assume 4 EMs, 2 techs, operating 8/5 and charging
50/hr Requires utilization of 52 to break
even Source Microscopy Today, July 2007
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Summary

• Many thanks to Provost
• Much work left to do
• Stronger infrastructure to be built
• Comments and suggestions welcome