Scanning Electron Microscope

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Key Facts

Abbreviation
SEM
Pronunciation
/ˈskænɪŋ ˌɪˈlɛktrɑn ˈmaɪkrəˌskoʊp/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Physiology

Examples in Context

  1. A new technological marvel was invented at Cambridge University in England, the scanning electron microscope.
  2. The scanning electron microscope provides information on chemical composition by use of X-ray spectrometer attachments.
  3. This paper introduces the new development of the detector used in scanning electron microscope ( SEM ).
  4. The structure and morphology of prepared materials were detected by scanning electron microscope.
  5. These adsorbents were characterized by N2 adsorption-desorption, scanning electron microscope ( SEM ) and X-ray fluorescence spectrum techniques.

Other meanings of SEM