HiLEM IL1000 Ionic Liquid
Hitachi Innovation for Hitachi Electron Microscopes. The Latest in Sample Preparation.
This product is available from Milexia France and Milexia Iberica
HITACHI has developed a simple sample preparation technique for the direct observation of fragile, hydrated specimens under the electron beam in a secondary vacuum, avoiding the usual artefacts.
The HiLEM IL1000 ionic liquid has particular properties specific to the constraints of electron microscopy.
- low vapour pressure
- high conductivity
- chemically stable
- safe to use
The HiLEM 1000 ionic liquid is patented and can be used in Scanning Electron Microscopy and Transmission Electron Microscopy.
We have partnered with academic laboratories to optimise the observation conditions according to the nature of the sample.
Features and variations
- Useful for observation of non/less-conductive materials by providing conductive layer
- Replaces water and maintains shape of object without vaporization under vacuum
- Shortens sample preparation time by eliminating fixation, dehydration, freeze-drying, etc.