Central Instrument Facility

Scanning Electron Microscopy Lab

Colorado State University

Capabilities of the JEOL JSM-6500F

Capabilities of the Thermo Electron EDS system

		Liquid Nitrogen Cooled X-ray Detectors The no compromises solution to high sensitivity, high resolution X-ray detection: 5 liter dewar capacitiy Crystal areas from 10mm2 to 40mm2 Mn resolution down to 129 eV F resolution down to 65 eV Light element detection down to Beryllium     (From Thermo Electron Website)

Operating Instructions

Abbreviated Operating Instructions

EDS Quick Start Guide

SEM Training Video

Sign-up Procedures

Calendar Sign-up

Useful Links:

Microscopy Society of America

CIF XPS/Auger website

Useful Tutorials:

EDS Hardware

SEM Tutorial

Contact Information

If you wish to do collaborative research at the Central Instrument Facility using the SEM/EDS system please contact Pat McCurdy at (970) 491-4282.