About this machine

The FEI Quanta 200 is a used laboratory scanning electron microscope — sometimes referred to simply as an SEM — currently located in Germany. Scanning electron microscopes are precision scientific instruments used to image and analyse the surface structure of materials at high magnification and nanometre-scale resolution, finding application across materials science, life sciences, geology, semiconductors, and quality control. FEI is a well-established manufacturer of electron microscopy and focused ion beam systems, serving research institutions, universities, and industrial laboratories worldwide.

This instrument is identified as type FP 2012/11 and operates across three vacuum modes: high vacuum, low vacuum, and environmental SEM (ESEM) at atmospheric pressure. The ability to work in ESEM mode is a notable capability, as it allows imaging of hydrated, biological, or otherwise pressure-sensitive samples without the need for full desiccation or extensive preparation. For all three vacuum modes, the machine is equipped with both a Secondary Electron (SE) detector and a Backscattered Electron (BSE) detector, giving operators the flexibility to obtain topographical contrast or compositional contrast from a wide range of sample types.

A Peltier cooling stage is included, enabling temperature-controlled sample analysis — useful for examining materials that are sensitive to heat or that require controlled thermal conditions during examination.

Power requirements are 210–240 V at 50/60 Hz and 15 A, and the unit carries CE certification. The listing includes a comprehensive set of accessories and support materials: a user manual and full original documentation, two Edwards vacuum pumps, the original FEI software, a second PC configured as a clone of the original system, and a hard-drive clone containing backup installation software along with complete software and hardware support materials. The machine received its last manufacturer maintenance in August 2023.

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