Hitachi’s Thermionic Variable Pressure SEMs: The SU3800 and 3900

The SU3800 and SU3900 from Hitachi are powerful and versatile thermionic emitter variable pressure SEMs. The extra-large stage and chamber of the SU3900 make it best suited for the study of large, heavy, or multiple specimens.

Imaging Performance

Excellent low voltage performance to uncover additional fine structure

Quick and sensitive detectors simply offer surface detail, morphology, crystallography, and composition

Users can image wet or hydrated samples with the help of Hitachi’s patented ionic liquid or cold stage

High-Performance Microanalysis

Users can select from completely built-in EDS from Oxford Instruments or a flexible choice of WDS/EBSD/EDS from any manufacturer

Several ports are available for analytical detectors, single or multiple CL, WDS, EBSD, or EDS

Easily Handle and Navigate any Sample

Load samples measuring up to 130 mm in height and 300 mm in diameter with all five axes functional

Carry out dynamic experiments in-situ with tensile, cooling, heating, or probing sub-stages

Users never get lost: Simple and safe navigation on the sample using the color navigation camera

Advanced Automation

Analyze wide areas with image stitching

EM-Macro scripting or recording interface enables repetitive or complex processes to be automated

Automated particle analysis provided for fibers, inclusions, asbestos, and technical cleanliness

Future Proof

3D surface metrology provided with depth/angle/roughness measurement

Combined cathodoluminescence (CL) for more information from pharmaceuticals, photonics, or minerals

(1) Pollen, low-vacuum SE, 1.5 kV; (2) Metal cross-section, BSE, 3 kV; (3) Copper minerals, low-vacuum, 5 kV.Image Credit: Hitachi High-Tech Europe