Stereoscan

HacDC is in the process of refurbishing a scanning electron microscope: a Cambridge Stereoscan 200.

Current Status

March 30th: Moving complete! The SEM is now in the workshop.

March 29th: Awaiting pick-up and installation (March 29th and 30th).

March 23rd: A space in the workshop has been cleared. Photo: http://i.imgur.com/BDNWL5z.jpg

Maintenance Information

Maintenance and repair logs will be kept on an ongoing basis. For previous status and repairs, see:

1. http://757labs.org/2012/09/scanning-electron-microscope-update/ (archival link -- text only)

1. http://757labs.org/wiki/Projects/SEM (archival link -- text only)

Useful information

• Stereoscan 200 dimensions

• S200 operating instructions (2 MB zip)

Resources

• The original S200 operating instructions will be available at the space in a three-ring binder near the machine.

• If possible, members will also have access to a PDF copy of Scanning Electron Microscopy - A Student's Handbook, 1980, self-published by Michael Postek, et al. This book was widely used by microscopists and is still regarded as a good learning reference, but the original binding is rare and prone to falling apart. It might be possible to use the PDF copy for private, educational use.

• SPI supplies: http://www.2spi.com

• O-ring supplier: http://www.parker.com

Contacts

We'll have a list here of HacDC members who are responsible for the SEM, including people that should be notified about problems.

Supplies wishlist

• Apiezon M vacuum grease for "O" rings, to be used for vacuum seals at room temperature: http://www.2spi.com/catalog/vac/apiezon/apiezon-m.php ($70 for 25g).

• Replacement "O" ring for chamber->gun vacuum tube, for the chamber-side mounting adapter. (Will this work? http://www.grainger.com/product/O-Ring-1RHY8)

More Photos

• http://imgur.com/a/uR7Yv#0

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