JEOL JEM 1400
The JEOL JEM-1400 is a versatile transmission electron microscope (TEM) designed to meet the diverse needs of both biological and materials science research. Equipped with a tungsten/LaB6 filament electron gun, the JEM-1400 provides flexible acceleration voltages ranging from 40 kV to 120 kV, making it well-suited for minimizing electron beam damage while maintaining high-resolution imaging capabilities. This microscope offers high-quality data for biological sections, polymers, nanomaterials, and related research fields.
Contact: Hongyu Wang (hongyuw@vt.edu)
Location: NCFL Room 1007
The JEOL JEM-1400 is equipped with:
- High-Resolution Imaging: Achieve point-to-point resolution down to 0.38 nm and lattice imaging down to 0.2 nm (120kV), allowing for detailed structural analysis of your samples.
- Flexible Voltage Control: The ability to operate at lower voltages, down to 40 kV, is crucial for reducing radiation damage in sensitive samples.
- Advanced CCD Camera: The Gatan Orius SC1000 CCD Camera, with 11 million pixels and a high frame rate of over 14 fps, provides high image quality and real-time observation capabilities. This camera is perfect for high-resolution imaging of biological samples, capturing electron diffraction patterns.
- High Contrast Pole Piece: Optimized for imaging soft materials with low contrast, the high contrast pole piece ensures clear and detailed images, particularly important in life sciences research.
The JEOL JEM-1400 is focused on improving conventional electron microscopy in biology and life sciences. With its high-resolution imaging, adjustable voltage control, and advanced CCD technology, it’s an essential tool for researchers. The JEM-1400 provides the performance and reliability needed for imaging stained and unstained biological sections as well as studying the properties of nanomaterials, supporting important scientific discoveries.