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Phenom ParticleX GSR Desktop SEM

Faster forensic gunshot residue analysis that you can truly trust

Above all, gunshot residue (GSR) analysis needs to be utterly reliable. But it also needs to be easy and deliver lightning-fast turnaround.

 

While scanning electron microscope (SEM) technology is well established in GSR analysis, the Thermo Scientific Phenom ParticleX GSR Desktop SEM was custom designed for the task.

 

It delivers compositional analysis at the micro level that helps you find every particle. And it’s fast, making it possible to analyze a sample that might take conventional SEMs four hours in as little as 15 minutes.

 

Featuring integrated automation with Thermo Scientific Perception Software, the Phenom ParticleX GSR Desktop SEM can also help you analyze a greater quantity of samples with higher quality, delivering concise industrial reports that turn raw data into clear and unbiased answers for you and your team.

 

This system’s integrated energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) accurately analyzes the compositional elements of the particles on a GSR sample to identify whether gunshot residue is present via one simple process. 

Scientist preparing sample for gunshot residue analysis

Phenom ParticleX GSR Desktop SEM overview

Utterly reliable results

Every particle counts in GSR analysis. The Phenom ParticleX GSR Desktop SEM gives you round-the-clock, in-depth analysis that you can truly trust to identify the smallest GSR particles.  

GSR analysis of gunshot residue particles with desktop SEM

A super-speedy SEM

The Phenom ParticleX GSR Desktop SEM maintains high quality while drastically accelerating your throughput—and your return on investment.

High throughput desktop SEM analysis of gunshot residue

Automation makes things easy

Perception Software can help you work smarter and faster—with minimum intervention. For example, internal scan control enables more accurate beam positioning, which is key when revisiting particles in the GSR verification phase. 

SEM EDS analysis shows elemental composition of gunshot residue particle

Extensive elemental analysis

Integrated EDS helps you analyze the elemental composition of GSR powder, which is essential for forensic lab teams.

User interface showing gunshot residue particle analysis

Phenom ParticleX GSR Desktop SEM resources

Would you like to know more about this system? Dive into a wealth of resources, from eBooks to datasheets. 

Phenom ParticleX GSR Desktop SEM resources

Particle analysis learning center

Learn more about the role of electron microscopy in particle analysis with our collection of articles, eBooks, and webinars.

Particle analysis learning center

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