Disadvantages of scanning electron microscopes include the requirement for non-living specimens due to vacuum conditions, the absence of color in images, and the more extensive preparation time involving staining.
Disadvantages of SEM include the inability to view live specimens (due to vacuum), production of only grayscale images, and longer preparation times involving staining.
| Front | What are the disadvantages of Scanning electron microscopes |
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| Back | You cannot observe live specimens as the system has to be in vacuum No colour images only GREYSCALE Preparation time is greater as staining is required |
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