NanoSIMS 50L
The Manchester University Cameca NanoSIMS 50L is a high resolution secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) instrument that can be used to image and measure the isotopic and elemental distribution of elements in all types of samples, routinely achieving 100nm spatial resolution. It is capable of detecting isotopes of almost every element in the periodic table from hydrogen to uranium at ppm or ppb levels depending upon the element.
Typical applications include trace or light element mapping and spatially resolved isotopic ratio measurements. It can be an extremely powerful method for understanding the dynamics of processes by stable isotope labelling in materials across all scientific disciplines including biological samples. It is also one of the few techniques available that can spatially resolve hydrogen and deuterium distributions.
Versatile Nanoscale Analysis
Our machine was delivered in September 2014 and is currently being used on a wide range of projects in the analysis of metallic, polymeric, biological, geological and cosmological materials. In July 2018 it was upgraded with the RF plasma oxygen source with funding from The Henry Royce Institute.
Driving Nanoscience Innovations
Manchester NanoSIMS is a dedicated group advancing research through state-of-the-art NanoSIMS techniques, empowering discoveries in nanoscience and beyond.