Product Description
Reichert-Jung Polyvar MET Upright Metallurgical Microscope – High-Performance Research Microscope with 4″ x 5″ Polaroid Camera Back
This used Reichert-Jung Polyvar MET is a professional-grade upright metallurgical microscope designed for advanced materials science applications, including grain size analysis, phase content evaluation, and defect inspection on surfaces like semiconductor wafers . The Polyvar MET is known for its robust construction and optical quality, often compared favorably to Leica systems .
The system includes a 4″ x 5″ Polaroid camera back, a classic photomicrography accessory that uses Polaroid autofilm to produce instant prints, as documented for similar Reichert Polyvar systems . This camera setup allowed researchers to capture immediate, high-quality images of microstructures without needing a darkroom .
Condition Note: This unit is untested.
Key Specifications (Based on Series)
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Reichert-Jung (now Leica) |
| Model | Polyvar MET |
| Type | Upright Metallurgical Microscope |
| Illumination | Halogen, Xenon |
| Contrast Modes | Brightfield (BF), Darkfield (DF), Polarization, Nomarski DIC |
| Magnification | 50x – 1500x |
| Camera | 4″ x 5″ Polaroid back (Polaroid autofilm compatible) |
| Features | Large diameter objective turret |
| Condition | Used – Untested |
Applications
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Metallurgy: Grain size analysis, phase content determination, microstructure examination .
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Materials Science: Defect inspection on polished surfaces, semiconductor wafer analysis .
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Geology: Mineral identification and structure analysis.
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Quality Control: Incoming inspection and failure analysis.
