Modification of a Scanning Electron Microscope for Remote Operation in a Hot Cell.

Abstract

Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) examination of broken fracture specimens is an essential part of the characterization of the failure mode of fracture toughness of specimens. The large specimen mass required for such examinations dictates the use of a shielded facility for performing such examinations on irradiated specimens. This report describes the modification of a commercial SEM for remote operation in a hot cell. The facility is used to examine specimens from several Navy and DOE-sponsored programs conducted at NRL which require the examination of radioactive materials. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 08, 1982
Accession Number
ADA114209

Entities

People

  • F. A. Smidt Jr.
  • Henry E. Watson
  • J. R. Reed

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Diffusion Pumps
  • Electron Beams
  • Electron Guns
  • Electron Microscopes
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Gamma Rays
  • High Voltage
  • Materials
  • Microscopes
  • Microscopy
  • Pumps
  • Radiation
  • Radioactive Materials
  • Scanning Electron Microscopes
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy
  • Teleoperation

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  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics