Precision SEM for Advanced Materials Research
TESCAN MIRA XR delivers UHR imaging and advanced analytical capabilities, empowering researchers to explore material properties at every scale. From metallurgy to battery research, and nanomaterials to failure analysis, MIRA XR provides the clarity, accuracy, and automation needed for any research.
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Metallurgy & Metallography
Exploring Microstructures for Advanced Materials
Metals are the backbone of industries like aerospace, automotive, and the energy sector. Understanding their microstructure and failure mechanisms is critical for optimizing performance and durability. MIRA XR bridges the gap between macroscopic properties and nanoscale insights, revealing crucial details about fractures, grain structures, and material interfaces. From ECAP-treated aluminum grain refinement to failure analysis in high-strength alloys, MIRA XR provides the insights needed to enhance material reliability and performance.
Analyze Fractures & Interfaces
Track crack propagation, identify stress conditions, and evaluate interface integrity in multi-material systems.
Explore Detailed Elemental & Crystallographic Data
Optional EDS and EBSD provide precise material composition and grain structure analysis from millimeter to nanoscale resolution.
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Nanomaterials
Imaging the Invisible with Ultra-High-Resolution SEM
Nanomaterials are shaping fields like biomedicine, catalysis, and environmental science, but their unique properties demand nanoscale characterization. MIRA XR delivers the resolution and contrast needed to study these materials without compromising their integrity. With MIRA XR, researchers can fine-tune and control nanomaterial properties for drug delivery, filtration media, and next-generation coatings.
High-Resolution Imaging for Beam-Sensitive Samples
Low-voltage imaging protects delicate structures like polymer nanofibers and mesoporous silica (SBA-15).
Topographical & Compositional Contrast
In-column SE and BSE detection reveal detailed morphology, porosity, and material composition.
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Battery Research
Advancing Next-Generation Energy Storage
The global demand for high-performance lithium-ion batteries requires deeper insights into microstructural and compositional properties. MIRA XR provides the high-resolution imaging and analysis needed to optimize materials for better energy storage, efficiency, and longevity. With MIRA XR’s automated workflows, battery researchers can refine materials and production processes, paving the way for more efficient, longer-lasting energy storage solutions.
Electrode Characterization
Automated imaging and EDS analysis ensure precise measurement of particle size distribution, sphericity, and surface morphology.
Contaminant
Detection
Identify impurities and structural defects that impact battery life and performance.
Separator
Analysis
Evaluate porosity, homogeneity, and defect density to optimize ion transport and mechanical stability.
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Failure Analysis & Quality Control
Preventing Defects, Ensuring Reliability
Material failures can have costly and dangerous consequences. MIRA XR equips researchers and manufacturers with imaging and analytical tools to uncover failure mechanisms and improve product quality.
From aerospace components to high-performance alloys, MIRA XR provides the forensic insights needed to improve material durability and manufacturing precision.
Fracture Surface Analysis
Distinguish between fatigue, brittle, and ductile fractures, revealing stress conditions and material defects.
Crack Propagation Tracking
WideField™ Optics enables fast identification of initiation points and propagation paths in fractured materials.
Material Composition & Grain Structure Analysis
EDS and EBSD help detect impurities, phase distributions, and structural weaknesses.
In Situ Testing
Real-Time Insights into Material Behavior
Understanding how materials respond to mechanical stress, heat, and environmental conditions is critical for engineering durable and high-performance structures. MIRA XR’s in situ SEM testing reveals these behaviors with unparalleled clarity.
From heat-induced phase changes to stress testing in coatings, MIRA XR delivers the insights researchers need to push materials to their limits and beyond.
Real-Time Structural Changes
Track phase transformations and crack formation under various stressors.
Automated High-Resolution Measurements
SEM ExpertPI (API) enables precise data collection over statistically significant areas, even during unattended operation.
A Complete Solution for Materials Research
TESCAN MIRA XR is a powerful toolset for advanced materials research, failure analysis, and next-generation manufacturing. Whether you’re optimizing alloys, refining nanomaterials, or improving energy storage solutions, MIRA XR ensures the precision, speed, and adaptability you need to stay ahead.
