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Sample Cleaner ZONESEMⅡ

Sample Cleaner ZONESEMⅡ

The ZONESEMⅡ Tabletop Sample Cleaner uses UV-based cleaning technology to minimize or eliminate hydrocarbon contamination for electron microscopy imaging.

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    Overview

    Preparing, handling, or storing samples at atmospheric conditions may increase hydrocarbon build-up on the specimen, and under the influence of an electron beam these hydrocarbons can form a thick layer on the surface. Cleaning the sample surface with ZONESEMⅡ removes hydrocarbons and reduces available molecules for beam induced contamination. Preventing contamination from specimen surfaces is essential for true observation in electron microscopy.

    ZONESEMⅡ utilizes vacuum-controlled UV irradiation and activated oxygen to gently remove hydrocarbons from the specimen surface prior to imaging and without the use of any chemicals or reagents. With a lab-friendly footprint and intuitive touch screen, the second-generation ZONESEMⅡ is a safe, easy-to-use addition to any laboratory.

    Features

    ZONESEMⅡ

    ZONESEMⅡ

    Designed specifically for Hitachi specimen holders, the ZONESEMⅡ provides optimized sample cleaning and storage modes of operation. The ZONESEMⅡ serves as an excellent desiccator to prevent holder out-gassing.

    • Easy-to-use touchscreen panel
    • Programmable up to 24hrs
    • Variable pressure control

     

    Cause of contamination

    Interactions between hydrocarbons on the specimen surface and the irradiated electron beam generate sample contamination. Hydrocarbons are generally non-covalently attached to the specimen surface during sample handling, preparation, and storage.

    Sample Cleaning Necessary

    Cleaning Process

    The ZONESEMⅡ uses a UV lamp with wavelengths of 185 nm and 254 nm to efficiently remove hydrocarbons. Ozone is generated from oxygen in the vacuum-controlled specimen chamber, and generated ozone is broken into oxygen and activated oxygen. Hydrocarbons on the specimen surface are broken into volatile molecules such as CO2, H2O by radical oxygen and UV. The exhaust pump evacuates the free molecules from the sample chamber.

    Cleaning Process

    Application Data

    Sample: Mesoporous Silica

    Without “ZONESEMⅡ” cleaning
    Without “ZONESEMⅡ” cleaning

    After “ZONESEMⅡ” cleaning
    After “ZONESEMⅡ” cleaning

     

    Sample: ITO thin film on glass printed circuit board

    Without “ZONESEMⅡ” cleaning
    Without “ZONESEMⅡ” cleaning

    After “ZONESEMⅡ” cleaning
    After “ZONESEMⅡ” cleaning

     

    Sample: Au Particles on Carbon

    ZONESEMⅡ enhances EDS analysis.

    SEM Image

    Electron Image 30

    EDS Layered Image 2

     

    EDS Mapping Image

    Without “ZONESEMⅡ” cleaning
    Without “ZONESEMⅡ” cleaning

    After “ZONESEMⅡ” cleaning
    After “ZONESEMⅡ” cleaning

     

    Specification

    Specification

    Specification
    Description
    Model No. ZONE-2010
    UV Lamp Wavelengths: 184 nm, 254 nm

    (visible light, green and infrared light)
    Specimen Size 100 mm(D) × 37 mm(H)
    Process Mode UV Cleaning mode, Vacuum storage mode
    Vacuum Setting Settable by 100 phases of vacuum pressure
    Process Setting Time One minute to approximately 24 hours
    Vacuum Pump Dry vacuum exhaust system
    Ozone exclusion Built-in Ozone exclusion device
    Unit Dimension 310 mm(W) × 260 mm(D) × 305 mm(H)
    Weight 18 kg

    Setting Condition

    Setting Condition
    Description
    Room Temperature 15 - 30 degrees C
    Humidity ≤ 70% (no condensing dew)
    Power Supply Power Supply: AC100 V - 240 V(±10%), 50/60 Hz 0.14 kVA

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