ParticleX Steel

The Phenom ParticleX Steel Desktop SEM is a combined SEM imaging and EDS analysis instrument for quality control in steel manufacturing, with industry-specific software designed to quickly and easily provide high-quality data for inclusion, fault, and failure analysis.

The Phenom ParticleX Steel Desktop SEM combines ease of use, flexibility, and advanced technology to support the complex needs of modern steel metallurgy.

For metallurgists and researchers in steel manufacturing, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) are essential for accurate failure analysis and process optimization. The Thermo Scientific Phenom ParticleX Steel Desktop SEM provides a powerful, multi-functional platform tailored for the automated characterization and failure analysis of non-metallic inclusions in steel.

Streamlined Steel Inclusion Analysis

Designed for high-quality imaging and elemental analysis, the Phenom ParticleX Steel Desktop SEM empowers you with precise data, enabling efficient production of high-value steels. Its rapid, straightforward analysis capabilities help you respond swiftly to customer claims related to material faults, while the automated inclusion analysis offers deep insights into steelmaking processes.

Key Features of Phenom ParticleX Steel Desktop SEM

Compact Design

Requiring only standard wall power, this SEM is ideal for expanding analytical capabilities without extensive infrastructure changes. The built-in EDS system enables simple click-and-go functionality for elemental mapping and line scanning, visualizing element distribution through clear line plots.

User-Friendly Interface

Leveraging the intuitive technology that defines Phenom Desktop SEMs, the interface allows users to quickly familiarize themselves with minimal training. The high brightness of the CeB6 source ensures both sharp image detail and fast, automated inclusion analysis.

Future-Ready Configuration

Default classification rules and analysis recipes get you started quickly, while fully customizable recipes support ongoing advancements and specific needs for evolving steel inclusion analysis.

SEM image of non-metallic inclusion in steel.
SEM image of non-metallic inclusion in steel.
User interface ParticleX software.
User interface ParticleX software.
SEM image of Zinc-Phosphate on sheet metal.
SEM image of Zinc-Phosphate on sheet metal.

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