Automated Petrography & Microanalysis for Earth Science
Product Overview
The TIMA SEM is an advanced automated mineralogical analysis system designed for geoscientists, petrologists, and mineralogists. Equipped with a 4 EDS detector system and a high-sensitivity spectral summing algorithm, TIMA provides detailed mineral identification, geochemical mapping, and petrographic analysis in a single workflow.
With its automated mineral classification, cathodoluminescence imaging, and high-resolution BSE elemental mapping, TIMA enables precise rock classification, geochronology, thermobarometry, and provenance studies. Its automated search capabilities and offline data processing further enhance efficiency, making it an essential tool for geological research, mining exploration, and academic studies.
Key Features
- Automated Mineral Identification & Quantification – Algorithm-based classification with a built-in mineralogical database.
- 4 EDS Detector System for Rapid Elemental Mapping – Detects low-abundance elements with high sensitivity.
- Correlative Microscopy – Integrates BSE imaging, elemental mapping, and cathodoluminescence in a single analysis.
- Automated Mineral Search Function – Pinpoints locations of specific minerals within samples.
- Thermobarometry & Geochronology Analysis – Automated identification of mineral pairs and dating minerals.
- Advanced Rock Classification – Determines rock chemistry from volumetric mineral proportions.
- Pore & Porosity Quantification – Analyzes pore distribution and connectivity in reservoir rocks>.
- Offline Data Processing – Allows users to analyze data and generate reports without tying up the instrument.
- Provenance & Petrogenetic Studies – Determines mineral origins and geological processes.
- Compatible with Other Analytical Techniques – Pre-screens samples for further EPMA, LA-ICP-MS, and other analyses.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Electron Source | Schottky Field Emission Gun (FEG) |
| Detectors | 4× EDS Detectors, BSE Detector, SE Detector, CL Detector (Optional) |
| Resolution | High spatial resolution for fine-grained mineral identification |
| Imaging Modes | BSE, SE, EDS, CL (Optional) |
| Automated Mineral Analysis | Yes (Built-in mineralogical database) |
| Thermobarometry & Geochronology | Yes (Automated mineral pair selection & CL imaging) |
| Pore & Porosity Analysis | Yes |
| Data Processing | Offline Data Processing Available |
| Software | TESCAN Essence™ with Automated Mineral Classification & Reporting |
| Sample Types | Rock Thin Sections, Loose Grains, Drill Core Samples |
| Operating Voltage | 1–30 kV |
Applications
- Mineral Microanalysis – Resolve and identify fine grains using high-resolution imaging and elemental analysis.
- Rock Classification & Geochemistry – Characterize rock compositions, even for fine-grained or glass-containing samples.
- Automated Mineral Search – Locate key petrogenetic minerals (REEs, PGM, precious metals) with high accuracy.
- Mineral Pair Analysis for Age Dating – Identify minerals suitable for isotopic dating and thermobarometric studies.
- Cathodoluminescence Imaging – Enhance mineral identification for dating applications.
- Metamorphic & Magmatic Studies – Determine pressure-temperature histories from mineral assemblages.
- Ore Characterization – Identify and quantify mineral phases in ores.
- Provenance Studies – Trace the origins of sedimentary and archaeological materials.
- Reservoir Characterization – Quantify porosity and fluid pathways in hydrocarbon reservoirs.
- Toxic Element Mapping – Detect hazardous elements such as arsenic or lead in soils and sediments.
- Artifact & Cultural Material Analysis – Study mineral compositions in ancient tools, ceramics, and artifacts.
- Sediment Transport & Deposition Studies – Analyze mineral chemistry to reconstruct sedimentary environments.
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