Materials Characterization

VastVision provides high-resolution imaging, elemental analysis, and electrochemical characterization of materials and devices, backed by former Sandia National Laboratories technical staff. We take on characterization task orders and focused studies, from a single campaign to full development support.

Imaging & Elemental Analysis

  • Hitachi S-4800 field-emission scanning electron microscope
  • Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS)
  • High-resolution imaging of materials and devices to the nanometer scale
  • Elemental composition and failure analysis

Electrochemistry

  • Voltalab Radiometer PGZ-100 potentiostat workstation
  • Electrochemical deposition, characterization, and analysis
  • Support for electroplating and electrodeposition process development

Controlled Processing

  • Inert-atmosphere glove box for air-sensitive materials
  • High-temperature tube furnace for annealing and materials processing
  • Vacuum oven for controlled drying and thermal processing

How We Engage

  • Characterization task orders
  • Small, single-campaign studies
  • Development support paired with fabrication
  • Extended nanoscale characterization via CINT (DOE user facility)