TIMA

Automated mineralogy analyzer with up to 4 EDS detectors. Ultra-fast, unattended mineral analysis. Integrated SEM capabilities.

• Status: Active
• Country: Czechia
• Electron gun type : Schottky FEG
• Standard detectors : SE, BSE, 2x integrated EDS detectors
• Optional detectors : 2 additional EDS (up to 4 total), in-beam SE, BSE, CL, EBSD, WDS, Rainbow CL, Raman
• Cryo : Optional
• STEM : Optional
• STEM parameters: BF/DF/HAADF via STEM holder; 35° take-off angle
• Additional analytical capabilities (EDS/EDX ; EELS; SAED;NBD; others) : TIMA mineralogical analysis, EDS, EBSD, WDS, CL, Raman
• Electron optics : Schottky FEG with Intermediate Lens, optimized for spot control and spectral sensitivity
• Resolution : 1.2 nm at 30 keV (SE), 1.8 nm at 1 keV (BDT), 3.5 nm at 1 keV (In-beam SE)
• Optical column : Intermediate Lens with electromagnetic beam aperture control
• Electron beam resolution : 1.2 nm to 3.5 nm depending on detector and voltage
• Beam current : 2 pA – 400 nA
• Accelerating voltage : 200 eV – 30 keV (to 50 eV with BDT option)
• Image parameters : 16k×16k max frame, 8-channel capture, spectral summing, drift correction, color mixing
• Magnification : 2× – 1,000,000×
• Chamber : LM: 230 mm dia., 12+ ports; GM: 340 mm W × 315 mm D, 20+ ports
• Camera details : IR camera standard, 2x QHD 32” monitors
• Stage parameters : 5-axis motorized; GM: X/Y: 130 mm, Z: 100 mm, Tilt: –60° to +90°, Rotation: 360°
• Holder Types : 7/15 epoxy block holders, thin section, stub holders
• Sample size: GM: 335×310 mm, height up to 147 mm, 1000–8000 g
• Cooling system : Optional cooling stage; flow-based control
• Vacuum system : High vacuum (10⁻³ Pa), SingleVac (30 ±10 Pa), oil-free pumps
• Power Requirements and Consumption : 230 V ±10%, 1300 VA
• Environmental requirements : 17–24 °C, <65% RH, <60 dBC, <10 µm/s vibration
• Vibration, Magnetic, Noise tolerance : <10 µm/s vibration, <300 nT magnetic field, <60 dBC noise
• Dimensions and Weight: ~3200×3100×2360 mm footprint