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Scanning Electron Microscopy and Nanomaterials Characterisation

This programme introduces scanning electron microscopy and associated elemental microanalysis for imaging and characterising surfaces, particles and nanomaterials in materials science, mining and manufacturing laboratories. Delegates learn imaging modes, specimen preparation and elemental mapping, and how to interpret micrographs with confidence.

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What you will be able to do

  • Describe how scanning electron microscopes form and detect images.
  • Prepare conductive and non conductive specimens for imaging.
  • Select imaging modes and settings for different sample questions.
  • Perform elemental analysis using energy dispersive spectroscopy.
  • Characterise particle morphology, coatings and surface features.
  • Interpret micrographs and elemental maps for reporting.

Course outline

  1. 01Electron microscopy fundamentals
  2. 02Specimen preparation and coating
  3. 03Imaging modes and detectors
  4. 04Resolution, contrast and artefacts
  5. 05Energy dispersive elemental analysis
  6. 06Elemental mapping and line scans
  7. 07Nanomaterial and coating case studies
  8. 08Micrograph interpretation and reporting

Who should attend

Materials scientists, metallurgists, failure analysts and laboratory staff working with surfaces, coatings, particles or nanomaterials.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Johannesburg5R18,000Closed
5 to 9 Oct 2026Cape Town5R18,000Register
12 to 16 Oct 2026Durban5R18,000Register
19 to 23 Oct 2026Pretoria5R18,000Register
26 to 30 Oct 2026Nairobi5US$1,800Register
2 to 6 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800Register
9 to 13 Nov 2026Lusaka5US$1,800Register
16 to 20 Nov 2026Harare5US$1,800Register
23 to 27 Nov 2026Accra5US$1,800Register
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Lagos5US$1,800Register
7 to 11 Dec 2026Dubai5US$1,800Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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