Electron Microscopy, NMR & Mass Spectometry News

Release of the JIB-4700F Multi Beam System

The JIB-4700F features a hybrid conical objective lens, GENTLEBEAM™ (GB) mode and an in-lens detector system to deliver a guaranteed resolution of 1.6nm at a low accelerating voltage of 1 kV. Using an "in-lens Schottky-emission electron gun" that produces an electron beam with a maximum probe-current of 300nA, this newly-developed instrument allows for high-resolution observations and fast analyses. For the FIB column, a high-current density Ga ion beam of up to 90nA maximum probe-current is employed for fast ion milling and processing of specimens.

Concurrent with high-speed cross-section processing by FIB, high-resolution SEM observations and fast analyses can be conducted utilizing energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD). Additionally, a three-dimensional analysis function that automatically captures SEM images at certain intervals in cross-section processing is provided as one of the JIB-4700F's standard features. 

For more details visit our corporate website: https://www.jeol.co.jp/en/products/detail/JIB-4700F.html

JEOL introduces the InfiTOF Spectrometer JMS-MT3010HRGA

The InfiTOF  Spectrometer JMS-MT3010HRGA is a Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer using Multi-turn® and Perfect focusing® technologies, which achieves high mass-resolving power in a very compact package. This mass spectrometer is designed for real time monitoring of directly introduced gas. It is a high mass-resolution mass spectrometer with stability for real time gas monitoring and capable of elemental composition determination through accurate mass measurement.

High-Resolution Gas Monitoring

MS measurement results shown below are acquired by introducing the standard gases (10 ppm each) and then performing sequential measurement of 4 hours at high mass resolution conditions. High-resolution gas monitoring is enabled for all components over a long period of time with high stability.

High Mass Resolving Power

An innovative Multi-Turn technology makes the spectrometer compact while maintaining high mass resolving power. The maximum resolving power of 40,000 (FWHM) or higher is achieved even for a low-mass range, such as nitrogen molecule (28.0062 Da). With the conventional compact spectrometers, it was difficult to perform mass separation of gas components like carbon monoxide (27.9949) and nitrogen molecule (28.0062), or carbon dioxide (43.9898) and nitrous oxide (44.0011 Da). However, a new InfiTOF can easily separate these gas components and moreover, this revolutionized spectrometer calculates elemental composition through accurate mass measurement. 

Capable of Measuring Hydrogen Ions

JMS-MT3010HRGA is capable of measuring proton (1.0078 Da; a fragment ion of hydrogen molecule) as well as hydrogen molecule (2.0157 Da). Hydrogen is very difficult to measure with a time-of-flight mass spectrometer because of very low mass and fast flight velocity compared to other elements. The JMS-MT3010HRGA, however, achieves stable measurement of these species. This capability will contribute to research of various advanced materials, including electrolytic reactions and catalyst reactions. 

Main Specifications InfiniTOF

• Mass resolving power 40,000 (FWHM) or higher : m/z 28 of N₂
• Mass range m/z 1 to 1,000
• Sensitivity S/N ≦10, ³⁸Ar in ambient air (direct infusion through a capillary tube)
• Mass stability ≦ 100 ppm/h
• Mass accuracy 3 mDa (Internal standard method) / 5 mDa (External standard merthod)
• Data acquisition speed Up to 2 GS/s
• Spectral recording speed Up to 20 spectra/s
• Dimensions and Weight 430 mm (W) × 625 mm (D) × 552 mm (H) / 40 kgof Main Console (The width of the main console includes the anti-tipping legs.)

JEOL present at WOTS 2016

During WOTS 2016 from October 4th until October 7th in Utrecht, JEOL will be present with live SEM demonstrations and a variety of lectures on the latest developments regarding SEM, TEM, MS and NMR.

Every day presentations will be given in our on-booth lecture room:

Novelties in Liquid and Solids NMR  11:00-11:30

SEM at your fingertips 12:00-12:30

Gas and Volatiles analysis with High resolution MS 14:00-14:30

Introduction to the all-purpose TEM 15:00-15:30

Of course there will also be plenty of opportunity to discuss with our product specialists to discuss your application and how our instrumentation will help you find your answers. Our booth number is 7B034.

See you at WOTS 2016!

JEOL Celebrating 50 years of SEM

In 2016 we are celebrating 50 years of JEOL scanning electron microscopes!

Since the launch of our first SEM in 1966, the JSM-1, we have been constantly developing and improving the ease-of-use and the performance of our SEMs, with the support of our customers. 

Since 1966, more than 22.000 JEOL SEMs have been installed worldwide!

Inauguration of the JEM-1400Plus in Ghent on 24th March 2016

24^th March 2016 knew the festive inauguration of the JEM-1400Plus, JEOL’s 120 kV TEM, in Ghent. The 1400Plus is JEOL’s latest generation 120 kV TEM. This system is extremely user-friendly and has integrated solutions for tomography as well as for large area imaging. The investment is a joint effort of 4 research centers of VIB (Flemish Institute for Biotechnology) and 1 research center of Ghent University:

·         Inflammation Research Center (VIB-IRC)

·         Plant Systems Biology (VIB-PSB)

·         Medical Biotechnology Center (VIB-MBC)

·         VIB Core facilities

·         Center for Medical Genetics Ghent University (CMGG)

In her welcome speech Prof. Anne de Paepe, Rector of Ghent University and Director of CMGG, emphasized the importance of collaboration for the acquisition and exploitation of large equipment.

The official “cutting of the ribbon” was followed by a demonstration of the 1400Plus and a reception with a variety of drinks and delicious snacks for the more than 100 participants.

Pictures:

TOP The official “cutting of the ribbon” by Prof. Anne De Paepe, assisted by mrs. Riet De Rycke and mr. Michiel De Bruyne, transmission electron microscopists at the VIB-UGent TEM Core Facility.

BOTTOM Mrs Riet De Rycke (far right) demonstrates the 1400Plus to (starting first row and from left to right): Prof. Nico Callewaert, Director MBC; Prof. Dirk Inzé, Director PSB; Dr. Jo Bury, Managing Director VIB, Prof. Bart Lambrecht, Director IRC; Prof. Anne De Paepe, Rector and Director CMGG.

JEOL (Europe) BV introduces: Photo Ion-Source for JMS-T200GC AccuTOF GCx

Electron ionization (EI), generally used for GC/MS and GCxGC/MS analysis, produces fragment ions. Fragments are valuable for database search and compound identification. However, fragmentation adds an additional level of complexity in interpreting complex mixtures, such as crude oil. Some compounds (e.g. alkanes, alcohols) do not produce abundant (or any) molecular ions.

Since photoionization (PI) is a softer ionization method than EI, molecular ion can be easily distinguished using this technique. For some analytes, characteristic fragment ions may also be observed. Combining soft ionization with high-resolution exact-mass data and new software tools simplifies processing of complex GC and GCxGC data (e.g. petroleum type analysis).

PI provides clear molecular ions and elemental composition that can be combined with EI data to identify unknowns and also provides selective ionization of target compounds

The JEOL PI source is designed as a PI/EI combination ion source. Switching between PI and EI can be done without breaking vacuum of the ion source, even without breaking any vacuum. Also during an analytical run it is possible to switch between PI/EI and vice versa. The accurate mass will always stay available whatever ionisation technique is used with our JMS-T200GC AccuTOF GCx.

At this moment a PI source is available for our GC-TOF and GC-Quadrupole systems.

Release of the JEM-F200, a multi purpose TEM

JEOL's latest addition to its suite of Transmission Electron Microscopes is the versatile JEM-F200, also nicknamed "F2", the only advanced analytical, high throughput 200kV S/TEM in its class to offer a Cold Field Emission Gun and dual Silicon Drift Detectors.

The combined boost in probe current from the Cold FEG with the dual EDS makes this TEM stand out in its class.The 'F2' employs the newest in JEOL innovations in an easy-to-use, extremely stable, high resolution imaging and analytical TEM.

The F2 incorporates many new features: 

• Smart- design, with a new intuitive user interface
• Quad-lens condenser system,  the new 4-stageprobe-forming optical system, Quad-Lens condenser system, controls the electron beam intensity and the convergence angle independently to respond to different research requirements.
• Advanced Scan system,which is capable of scanning the electron beam in the image forming system (optional) , in addition to the standard scanning system for the probe-forming system. This accomplishes wide field STEM-EELS.
• Pico Stage Drive, which is capable of driving the stage in pico meter steps without a piezo drive, and moving the area of view in a wide dynamic range from an entire sample grid to atomic order images.
• Specporter, an auto holder loading/unloading device.
• Improved coldFEG, Guaranteeing high stability, high brightness, and high energy resolution, the cold field emission electron gun enables chemical bonding analysis by EELS, speeds up the analytical process by the high brightness electron beam, and minimizes chromatic aberrations from the electron source for enabling high resolution imaging.
• Dual SDD, for very fast EDS analysis and minimal sample damage.
• Environmental friendly, the instrument can be switched to ECO mode when not in use, to reduce its energy consumption.

Main specification: TEM point to point: 0.19 nm STEM-HAADF: 0.14 nm (using Cold FEG and UHR polepiece)

JEOL present at Laborama 2016

JEOL (Europe) BV will be present at the Laborama Expo 2016, on the 17th and 18th of March in the Brussels Kart Expo in Groot Bijgaarden. We will have our Nanalysis NMReady Benchtop NMR on display, as well as our latest compact SEM, the JSM-IT100LA. You are more than welcome to visit us and be informed about our latest developments. You can find us at Booth I11.

http://expo.laborama.be/

New Versatile Compact SEM from JEOL

JEOL has released the JSM-IT100, the successor of the very popular and succesful InTouchscope JSM-6010 series. The JSM-IT100 is a simple-to-use versatile, research-grade SEM with a compact ergonomic design.

The JSM-IT100 is very easy to use, due to the very intuitive user interface and has a formidable price-performance ratio. This compact SEM is a versatile workhorse SEM that can be configured to meet individual lab requirements. It offers high resolution imaging, and offers a range of acceleration voltages at both high and low vacuum modes.

With the JSM-IT100, it is simple to quickly obtain high quality images using both Secondary Electron and Backscatter Imaging. The embedded JEOL EDS system with silicon drift detector technology now includes Spectral Mapping, Multi-Point Analysis, Automatic Drift Compensation, Partial area, Line Scan, and Mapping Filter functions.

JEOL's popular InTouchScope series includes the NeoScope benchtop SEM with selectable HV/LV and the JSM-IT300LV with advanced analytical capabilities and imaging of large, intact samples.

JEOL Europe BV present at the Precision Fair 2015