The Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM)
The Field
Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) Facility at Coimbatore Institute
of Technology (CIT), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, provides high-resolution imaging
and elemental characterization of advanced materials. The FESEM with Energy
Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) facility is available for researchers,
students, academic institutions and industries for materials characterization
and consultancy services. enables researchers to obtain detailed information
about the surface morphology, microstructure, particle characteristics, and
elemental distribution of materials at the micro- and nanoscale. The facility
serves as a common characterization platform for research scholars, faculty
members, students, academic and research institutions, R&D organizations,
and industries.
Major
Characterization Capabilities
The FESEM–EDS
facility supports a wide range of characterization requirements, including:
- High-resolution surface morphology
and topographical studies
- Microstructural characterization of
engineering materials
- Particle-size and
particle-morphology analysis
- Fractography and failure-surface
examination
- Elemental composition and
qualitative elemental analysis using EDS
- Identification and comparison of
different phases and constituents
- Study of particle dispersion and
reinforcement distribution in composites
- Examination of interfaces between
matrix and reinforcement
- Analysis of pores, voids, cracks,
defects and surface irregularities
- Characterization of coatings, thin
surface layers and modified surfaces
- Examination of corrosion and
degradation-induced surface changes
- Morphological studies of powders,
fibres and particulate materials
- Characterization of additively
manufactured materials and components
- Comparative analysis of materials
before and after processing or surface treatment
Our Team
The FESEM Facility at Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT) is supported by experienced faculty and trained technical personnel with expertise in electron microscopy, materials characterization, FESEM imaging, and EDS elemental analysis. The team provides technical guidance for sample preparation, instrument operation, data acquisition, and interpretation, supporting academic research, industrial R&D, and consultancy requirements.
Dr. G. Suganya Priyadharshini
Dr. P. Balraju
