Cathodoluminescence Imaging on the Hitachi S-3400N
March 7, 2022
Figure 1: Cathodoluminescence Image of Zoned Zircon
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Page 1: ...Cathodoluminescence Imaging on the Hitachi S 3400N March 7 2022 Figure 1 Cathodoluminescence Image of Zoned Zircon 1 ...
Page 2: ...Contents 1 Introduction 3 2 Sample Introduction 3 3 Beam Conditions 3 4 Imaging and Alignments 3 5 Image Capture 4 6 Sample Removal 4 7 Retraction of CL detector 5 2 ...
Page 3: ...L detector when it is inserted Gently close the chamber door if you feel any resistance stop immediately and check your sample height Once the door is fully closed press the EVAC button on the front of the SEM The chamber will pump down within three minutes 3 Beam Conditions Set the aperture to position 2 Select an accelerating voltage of 15kV Select a beam current of about 70 75 Select the SE det...
Page 4: ...an be increased in post processing 5 Image Capture Select the image resolution scan rate in the image capture dropdown menu Click the image capture icon to collect the image The image is stored in the buffer across the bottom of the screen The buffer only holds 10 images These images must be saved to either the hard drive or an external drive To save all the images in the buffer select all click s...
Page 5: ...mp using the EVAC button on the front of the chamber 7 Retraction of CL detector Always retract the CL detector after use The detector sits below the pole piece and can be damaged if hit by a taller SEM sample Gently pull out the detector until it locks 5 ...
