SEM has a high magnification of up to 300,000x compared to the PLM magnification of up to 1000x
Accurate results provided by Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis
UKAS accredited in-house laboratory
Accurate results at affordable prices
Electronically autonomous audited results produced by the SEM
High and low vacuum mode provide ease of sample observation

Scanning Electron Microscope - SEM

We are the only commercial company in the UK providing bulk sample analysis using the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) as a standard service offering a marked improvement on the detection of asbestos compared to the industry standard Polarised Light Microscope (PLM).

Our UKAS accredited and experienced laboratory team analyse samples using an Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) which has a higher magnification of up to 300,000x in comparison to the industry standard Polarised Light Microscope (PLM) that has a magnification of no more than 1000x.

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PLM vs SEM

Features	SEM	PLM
Magnification	up to 300,000x	up to 1000x
Ability to produce electron images and graph results	Yes	No
Electronically audited autonomous results	Yes	No
Vacuum	Variable Vacuum mode allowing observation of specimens which cannot be viewed due to excessive water content or non-conductive surface	No equivalent

Asbestos Testing and Analysis

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Scanning Electron Microscope - SEM

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PLM vs SEM