Materials photographed with the Scanning Electron Microscope.

Samples of our Microscopic images of Minerals, Plastic, Textiles, Electronics and much more.

SEM image of Manganese

Manganese is a transition metal with important industrial alloy uses, particularly in stainless steels and batteries. Scanning Electron Microscope, 4000:1 (when 15cms wide)

Scanning Electron Microscopy of a Bandage

An adhesive bandage in section. This bandage is able to take high amounts of wound exudate. Scanning Electron Microscope, 250:1 (when 15cms wide)

Light Micrograph of Caffeine

Caffeine, crystallised from aqueous solution. Polarized light, lightmicroscope, 40:1 (when 15cms wide)

SEM image of Dust

Household dust from a farm with pollen (yellow) plant fibres (white and green) and skin scales (brown). Scanning Electron Microscope, 500:1 (when 15cms wide)

Scanning Electron Microscope Photography of Carbon Fiber Fabric

Carbon fiber fabric. Scanning Electron Microscope, 42:1 (when 15cms wide)

High resolution SEM image of a Photonic Crystal

Photonic Crystals have very specific optical properties. In nature they are found in opals but also can be produced synthetically. Scanning Electron Microscope, 15000:1 (when 15cms wide)

SEM image of a Ultrafiltration Membrane

A section through a hollow fiber for ultra-filtration. Scanning electron microscope, 1500:1 (when 15cms wide)

Electron Micrograph of Fabric

Wool and synthetic fibres (red) from a garment. Scanning electron microscope, 1000:1 (when 15cms wide)

Scanning Electron microscopy of a MOF Crystal

Metal organic Frameworks can be used to store hydrogen. Scanning electron microscope, 660:1 (when 15cms wide)

Low magnification SEM image of a High Power Chip

A High Power Chip is mounted on ceramic circuit board and bonded with gold. Scanning electron microscope, 20:1 (when 15cms wide)

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