• Chemistry and Materials

Microscopy and Micro-Fluorescence X (M2FART)

Platform

Description

The activities of the M2FART platform focus on the observation and chemical analysis of materials of varied nature (metals, polymer, ceramics, biological). The platform has a pressure-controlled scanning electron microscope coupled with an X microanalysis and X micro fluorescence system.

Thanks to the complementarity of these two techniques, this equipment, which is unique in the region, allows a wide range of detection limits from ppm to % for quantification of the chemical composition of samples and for chemical mapping. Thanks to the Peltier plate installed on this equipment, it is also possible to observe samples sensitive to degassing (hydrated and biological samples). At the data processing level, the use of the 3D MAP software allows 3D reconstruction of the images and access to the dimensional parameters of the samples.

Contacts

  • Christian Mathieu
    Scientific manager

Informations

Rue Jean Souvraz
62300 LENS

http://www.uccs.univ-artois.fr/accueil.htm

Effectif

Effectif total : 3

Expertises

Skills

• Scanning Electron Microscopy Imaging
• Qualitative and quantitative spectrum analysis using Energy Selective Spectrometry and Micro-Fluorescence X-ray Spectrometry
• Chemical mapping
• Dimensional data processing by 3D MAP software

Services offers

Applications sectors

  • Energy
  • Chemistry / Plastics (Glue, Plastic, Rubber...)
  • Materials (Metal, Glass, Ceramic, Composite...)
  • Science / Research
  • Business services

Services provided

• Observation of samples of various types (metals, polymer, minerals) from the micrometer to nanometer scale
• Observation of degassing sensitive samples (hydrated and biological samples)
• Sample chemical analysis by energy selective spectrometry
• Sample chemical analysis by X-ray micro-fluorescence spectrometry
• Chemical mapping

Training offers

Individual or collective trainings adaptable to the level of the participants (beginner, intermediate, advanced) including the theoretical foundations up to the practice of the instruments.

Consulting services

We provide consulting services on all our skills

Equipments

The M2FART platform is equipped with a Hitachi SU3800 pressure-controlled scanning electron microscope coupled with a Bruker X-ray micro-fluorescence system consisting of an SDD detector (Quantax) and an X-ray generator ( X trace). This equipment has a Peltier DEBEN plate that allows samples to cool down to -25°C and 3D MAP software for image reconstruction and dimensional processing. A set of preparation equipment (metallizer, mechanical polisher) is also available.

Discover the detailed equipment list: here

Equipments

Nom Modèle Marque
Pressure-controlled scanning electron microscope SU3800/ HITACHI

Ecosystem

Affiliated institutions / organisations

CNRS
Artois University

Partner institution(s)

Centrale Lille

Unit(s) of attachment

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Regional strategic areas of activity

  • Chemistry and Materials
    • Coatings and surface treatments
    • Green chemistry
    • Industrial processes engineering, efficient processes
    • Organic chemistry
    • Recycling of materials and efficient use of material resources
    • Textiles, composites, materials

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  • Chemistry and Materials
    • Coatings and surface treatments
    • Green chemistry
    • Industrial processes engineering, efficient processes
    • Organic chemistry
    • Recycling of materials and efficient use of material resources
    • Textiles, composites, materials
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Microscopy and Micro-Fluorescence X
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Plateforme analytique
Description

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The activities of the M2FART platform focus on the observation and chemical analysis of materials of varied nature (metals, polymer, ceramics, biological). The platform has a pressure-controlled scanning electron microscope coupled with an X microanalysis and X micro fluorescence system.

Thanks to the complementarity of these two techniques, this equipment, which is unique in the region, allows a wide range of detection limits from ppm to % for quantification of the chemical composition of samples and for chemical mapping. Thanks to the Peltier plate installed on this equipment, it is also possible to observe samples sensitive to degassing (hydrated and biological samples). At the data processing level, the use of the 3D MAP software allows 3D reconstruction of the images and access to the dimensional parameters of the samples.
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Contact name Email phone number
MATHIEU Christian christian.mathieu@univ-artois.fr
URL

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http://www.uccs.univ-artois.fr/accueil.htm

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Rue Jean Souvraz

62300 LENS
Keywords

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Scanning Electron Microscopy, SEM, Energy Selective Spectrometry, X-ray Micro-fluorescence Spectrometry, Chemical Composition, 3D Reconstruction, Peltier Platinum, Biological Samples, Polymers, Surface Analysis
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• Scanning Electron Microscopy Imaging • Qualitative and quantitative spectrum analysis using Energy Selective Spectrometry and Micro-Fluorescence X-ray Spectrometry • Chemical mapping • Dimensional data processing by 3D MAP software
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Effectif total : 3
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Services offers
Training offers

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Individual or collective trainings adaptable to the level of the participants (beginner, intermediate, advanced) including the theoretical foundations up to the practice of the instruments.
Services offers

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• Observation of samples of various types (metals, polymer, minerals) from the micrometer to nanometer scale • Observation of degassing sensitive samples (hydrated and biological samples) • Sample chemical analysis by energy selective spectrometry • Sample chemical analysis by X-ray micro-fluorescence spectrometry • Chemical mapping
Consulting services

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We provide consulting services on all our skills
Equipments
Equipements spécifiques

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  • Pressure-controlled scanning electron microscope
    SU3800/ HITACHI
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Affiliated institutions / organisations

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  • CNRS
  • Artois University
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University of Lille Centrale Lille
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  • Unit of catalysis and solid state chemistry
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Regional strategic areas of activity

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  • Chemistry and Materials
  • Green chemistry
  • Industrial processes engineering, efficient processes
  • Organic chemistry
  • Textiles, composites, materials
  • Recycling of materials and efficient use of material resources
  • Coatings and surface treatments
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