Phenom XL G3: High throughput SEM

The Thermo Scientific Phenom XL G3 desktop scanning electron microscope pushes the boundaries of desktop electron microscope with unprecedented opportunity for automation. Combining the proven ease of use and fast workflow of the Phenom series with the largest chamber and sample stage (100×100 mm2) of any desktop SEM results in a powerful tool for high-throughput analysis.

Recommended for: Industrial users who need fast and efficient analysis of larger samples up to 100 mm x 100 mm.

Why choose this SEM?

  • Accommodates multiple samples or one sample up to 100 mm x 100 mm x 40 mm
  • Helps protect sample integrity by eliminating the need to move between instruments
  • Automates workflow stages, delivers accurate results in 60 seconds, streamlines operations, and saves time
  • Can help you reliably analyze routine and volatile samples, including lithium batteries and steel
  • Delivers high-quality analysis at an affordable price

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Automation

Perform tedious and repetitive analyses with ease

100×100 mm2 Sample Stage

The largest of any desktop SEM

Superior Imaging

CeB₆ high brightness source with 3000 hours guaranteed lifetime

Environmental Compatibility

Place in a dry room or glovebox

Phenom XL G3 Desktop SEM

The versatile desktop SEM that automates quality control

The Phenom XL G3 desktop SEM features the largest sample stage of any desktop SEM and delivers intuitive, automated solutions that eliminate manual repetitive tasks.

The large chamber enables innovative solutions such as motorized eucentric sample tilting, in situ tensile testing, and electrical feedthrough capabilities. Dry-room and argon compatibility is available for placing the SEM in inert environments and protecting sensitive samples.

The easy-to-learn interface features full-screen images and an average time-to-image of 2 minutes. The unique Cerium Hexaboride (CeB6) electron source offers a long lifetime of 3000 hours with less maintenance than tungsten. The microscope’s small form factor requires little lab space, allowing you to place the Phenom exactly where you need it.

The innovative design of the Phenom XL G3 provides a list of advantages over other desktop SEMs:

 Fastest vent/load cycle for high throughput
Only 2 minutes from sample load to SEM imaging
 Color optical camera for single-click navigation
 Charge reduction mode reduces need to coat non-conductive samples

 Fully integrated elemental analysis with EDS detector option
 Secondary electron detector option
 Small footprint with no infrastructure needed

Flexibility and versatility

Experience unmatched flexibility with the Phenom XL G3 Desktop SEM. This powerful tool can handle a variety of sample sizes and types effortlessly, making it perfect for versatile and comprehensive sample analysis. Whether you’re working with multiple small samples, a single large wafer or a bulky geological sample, the Phenom XL Desktop SEM adapts to your needs, ensuring accurate and efficient results every time.

Automated imaging – High-quality results in just 2 minutes

Automation is at the heart of every Thermo Scientific SEM, and the Phenom XL G3 is no exception. From sample loading to final report generation, it automates workflows to deliver accurate, reproducible results in as little as 2 minutes. Say goodbye to manual adjustments and enjoy a streamlined imaging process that makes professional-grade results accessible to every user.

Seamless elemental analysis with ChemiSEM

With ChemiSEM technology, the Phenom XL G3 makes it easy to switch from imaging to elemental analysis. The intuitive Project Mode lets you select point, line, or area mapping and view elemental distributions in real time. Projects can be saved, reprocessed, and adjusted effortlessly, helping you ensure accuracy while boosting productivity.

Perception software: turn data into insights

Turn data into insights with Perception Software and the Phenom XL Desktop SEM. When used in combination with the Phenom XL G3, Perception software automatically generates application-specific reports on particle morphology, composition, and size. Data can be organized into ternary diagrams, MCR, electrical conductivity, hardness, and more. Whether you need a quick pass/fail check or detailed cleanliness analysis, the Phenom XL G3 and Perception Software deliver the information you need to make confident decisions.

Compare the Phenom XL G3 to other SEM solutions

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