TU Dublin - Benchtop Scanning Electron Microscope with Tensile Testing

Tender description

A benchtop scanning electron microscope with a low equipment footprint, capable of • High resolution magnifications of at least 100k X • Tensile strength testing. • Holding samples of up to 80 mm and larger in size. • EDS or EDX analysis for elemental mapping in variable pressure environments. • Providing 3D and large area imaging and live video to synchronise with the mechanical testing. Some potential applications include: • Examining particle morphology and shape • Examining surface features • Supporting laser diffraction particle sizing method development work • Imaging and Identification of contaminants (e.g. spots on a tablet) • Measuring sample elemental composition and mapping elemental distribution • Measuring the tensile strength of materials • Samples to be tested would include metallurgical samples, powders, thin films, microneedle arrays, solid dosage forms (e.g. tablets) and drug-coated substrates (e.g. stents or catheters). The SEM system should be flexible and allow for purchase of additional functionality (hardware and software) at a later date to keep up-to-date with developments in the field. Lot 229975: TU Dublin - Benchtop Scanning Electron Microscope with Tensile Testing All information relating to tenders is published on www.etenders.gov.ie only