Faster throughput than other SEMs

The Thermo Scientific Phenom ParticleX Battery Desktop SEM offers outstanding speed and precision. It delivers lightning-fast throughput that’s up to 10 times faster than traditional scanning electron microscopes, enabling you to complete your analyses in less time. The system’s integrated automation features further enhance its ease of use, significantly reducing the time spent on the microscope and boosting overall productivity. Whether you’re conducting routine inspections or detailed investigations, the Phenom ParticleX Battery Desktop SEM can help you achieve your objectives swiftly and efficiently.

Image of cathode powder captured on the Phenom ParticleX Battery Desktop SEM.

Precision battery material analysis you can trust

In battery manufacturing, analyzing battery materials such as NCM (lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese or Li-Ni-Co-Mn) powders is critical. These powders are essential ingredients in high-performance Li-ion batteries, and their particle size distribution directly impacts battery performance. Even the tiniest metal impurity particles in NCM powder can lead to catastrophic device failures.

 

The Phenom ParticleX Battery Desktop SEM allows for meticulous analysis of particles smaller than 5 μm, providing total peace of mind. This compact yet powerful system is your partner in detecting and addressing potential impurities, helping to ensure that your final product meets the highest quality standards.

The Phenom ParticleX Battery Desktop SEM can analyze particles smaller than 5 μm.

Automated efficiency from sample to report

Efficiency is at the heart of the Phenom ParticleX Battery Desktop SEM. The integrated automation features, powered by Thermo Scientific Perception Software, streamline the entire analysis process. From preparing samples to generating comprehensive reports, the system requires minimal user intervention. The software delivers actionable, ready-to-read reports that summarize findings clearly and without bias, all with minimal effort required. This level of automation not only saves time but also helps to ensure consistency and accuracy in your results, making complex analyses simpler and more accessible.

The Phenom ParticleX Battery Desktop SEM has built-in automation features to streamline battery material analysis.

Confident chemical analysis

The Phenom ParticleX Battery Desktop SEM makes chemical and elemental analysis easier. Equipped with integrated energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), the system enables detailed chemical characterization of your samples. It shows the overall chemistry of the particle population through a ternary diagram to provide a comprehensive overview of the material composition. This feature facilitates a deeper understanding of the sample, promoting informed decision making and enhancing the reliability of your analyses. With the Phenom ParticleX Battery Desktop SEM, you can confidently assess the chemical properties of your materials, helping to ensure optimal performance and quality.


Enhanced user experience and connectivity

The Phenom ParticleX Battery Desktop SEM was designed with you in mind. Its intuitive interface and straightforward operation make it accessible to users of all experience levels. The system’s compact design helps to ensure that it fits seamlessly into any laboratory setting, while its robust construction offers durability and longevity. Plus, the SEM offers advanced connectivity options, allowing for easy integration with other laboratory equipment and data management systems. This connectivity helps you easily share and analyze data, promoting collaboration and enhancing the overall workflow.

 

The Phenom ParticleX Battery Desktop SEM combines speed, precision, and ease of use to deliver an exceptional analytical experience. Its advanced features and user-centric design make it an invaluable tool for any laboratory focused on high-quality, efficient analysis. Whether you are analyzing NCM powders for battery manufacturing or conducting detailed chemical analysis, the Phenom ParticleX Battery Desktop SEM provides the reliability and performance you need to achieve excellence.


Phenom ParticleX Battery Desktop SEM technical specifications

 

Phenom ParticleX Battery Desktop SEM

Sample size
  • Up to 100 mm x 100 mm (up to 36 x 12 mm pin stubs) 
  • Up to 40 mm height (optional up to 65 mm) 
Source type Cerium hexaboride (CeB6
Max. resolution  <10 nm
Detectors and signals
  • Backscattered electron detector (standard) 
  • Energy-dispersive X-ray (EDS) detector (optional) 
  • Everhart-Thornley (ETD) SE detector (optional) 
Software options and accessories
  • ChemiSEM Technology 
  • PPI/PPA 
  • ProSuite 
  • Maps 3 Software 
  • Avizo Software 
  • Avizo Trueput Software
Footprint 93 (w) x 293 (d) x 290 (h) mm, 82 kg 
Acceleration voltage range 5 kV to 15 kV Advanced mode: Adjustable range between 4.8 kV and 20.5 kV imaging and analysis mode 
Low vacuum mode (stating pressure ranges) 0.1 Pa – 1 Pa – 60 Pa  

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.