EBSD Phosphor Screen
Analytical Components offers EBSD phosphor screens for electron backscatter diffraction in the scanning electron microscope (SEM). Based in St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, we coat a variety of substrates including float glass and fibre optic plates, in sizes of 10-150mm square and the equivalent sizes in diameter, and we also supply EBSD screens for in-situ or high-temperature work. This page explains what EBSD is, why you should choose us for your EBSD phosphor screen, and the research areas EBSD is used in.
What Is EBSD?
Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) is a technique used in the scanning electron microscope (SEM) to collect and explore quantitative microstructure analysis data such as crystal orientation, phase grain statistics, phase and strain conditions and defects.
When an electron beam is fired at a prepared crystalline sample, some electrons are absorbed whilst others escape. These escaping electrons may exit near to the Bragg angle and diffract to form Kikuchi bands which correspond to each of the lattice diffracting crystal planes.
These Kikuchi bands are then recorded on the phosphor screen. These patterns are detected by powerful CCD/CMOS sensors and can be automatically analysed and indexed.
EBSD systems usually come in two varieties; one for fast measurements with lower resolution and one for slower, more sensitive work. Modern CMOS EBSD systems are capable of indexing thousands of patterns per second.
Why Choose Us for Your EBSD Phosphor Screen?
Analytical Components’ wealth of knowledge and experience has led us to become extremely proficient when it comes to coating phosphor screens used for the EBSD technique. Our unique coating techniques and equipment mean we can coat a variety of substrates from float glass to fibre optic plates (FOPs) ranging in sizes from 10-150mm square and the equivalent sizes in diameter. Large sizes or uniquely shaped substrates can be provided upon request.
Analytical Components can also supply EBSD screens that are used for in-situ or high-temperature work. Please ask for more details.
Analytical Components are ISO 9001:2015 accredited, and with our Class 10,000 (ISO 7) cleanroom and our specialist equipment we are able to manufacture products in line with each customer’s individual specifications, from large scale orders to bespoke one-off pieces.
EBSD Applications
Nuclear Research
Academia
Earth Science
EBSD is used widely in the earth sciences, for example to distinguish clay polytypes or to help characterise the microstructures of crystalline materials.
Microelectronics
In microelectronics, EBSD is used to study lead-free soldered interfaces and thermosonic wire bonds.
Metals
EBSD diffraction patterns are routinely used to research the crystallographic properties of metals.
Many More Applications
Contact us to find out how EBSD Phosphor Scintillators could work for you and your industry.
Gallery of EBSD Phosphor Screens
Discuss Your EBSD Phosphor Screen
To discuss an EBSD phosphor screen for your work, call Analytical Components on +44 (0) 1424 850004, email info@analyticalcomponents.uk or fill in our contact form.