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60 mins

Mar 24, 2022

Advanced Analytical Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM), and Future Directions

There has been increasing demand for so-called ‘workhorse’-type transmission electron microscopes as the technologies and techniques in (scanning) transmission electron microscopy (S/TEM) have evolved. Researchers and engineers from diverse industries depend on the unparalleled spatial resolution of S/TEM imaging for key structural insight into novel nanomaterials and devices, spurring recent developments of more flexible, reliable…

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60 mins

Ep29-WDXRF-with-Rigaku
Jan 27, 2022

Adventures in Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (WDXRF): Flexible Element Analysis for Thin Films and More

While many materials scientists and engineers have heard about energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy techniques, fewer experts know about the unique advantages and applications of their sister technique, wavelength-dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (WDXRF). Both methods measure elemental composition by analyzing the intensities of characteristic x-ray photons; however, WDXRF achieves higher peak resolution, fewer spectral interferences, and lower…

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60 mins

Dec 2, 2021

Fast Characterization of Nanometer Thin to Thick Coatings Using Pulsed-RF Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectrometry

Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectrometry (GDOES) is a flexible elemental analysis technique used to efficiently characterize both conductive and non-conductive materials and coatings. It combines high depth-precision and elemental sensitivity with one of the broadest detection ranges among any spectroscopic technique. This versatility, paired with the technique’s hallmark speed-to-data, makes it well suited for a…

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60 mins

Nov 11, 2021

Modernizing Microscopy Methods: Capabilities and Applications of TEM/STEM Systems

Modern (scanning) transmission electron microscopy (S/TEM) tools, like the Talos F200X system at Covalent, are outfitted with technologies that allow analysts to craft an optimum imaging session for the unique needs of each client project. In this webinar event, guest speaker Dr. Jan Ringnalda from Thermo Fisher Scientific will be exploring both basic and advanced…

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60 mins

Oct 21, 2021

Upgrading Metrology Services With Mountains™ 9: Improved Automation, Visualization, and Analysis

The best dataset in the world would be useless without the right tools for data processing, statistical analysis, and visualization. Join in the live event to experience a real-time demonstration of Covalent’s powerful new capabilities enabled by Digital Surf’s new Mountains™ 9 software package and get a glimpse of how this suite of tools can…

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60 mins

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Oct 7, 2021

Porometry, Porosimetry, and Pycnometry: The 3 P’s You Need for Porous Materials Characterization

Membranes and porous materials integrated in everything from personal protective equipment (PPE) to industrial concrete are often misunderstood. In many cases, scientists and engineers working with such substrates may not realize how affordably and robustly they can be characterized. In this webinar event, Dr. Nanette Jarenwattananon will break down the fundamentals of 3 of the…