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(EDX) Negative quantitative value display in quantitative...
At 0ppm, the variance in X-ray intensity will be a negative value if it is below the average intensity. A negative value is treated as a quantitative value ... Show Detail
- No:5699
- Date of Issue:2021/04/28 13:47
- Last Updated:2021/05/20 08:58
- Category: Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy(EDX)
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(EDX) Plating film thickness measurement (multiple layers)
• There is no way to specify what layer generated the fluorescent X-rays, and so analysis is not possible if all of the layers are unknown. •If there is 1 u... Show Detail
- No:5697
- Date of Issue:2021/04/28 13:46
- Last Updated:2021/05/20 08:57
- Category: Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy(EDX)
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(EDX) Thickness of plating film thickness measurement
The analysis (escape) depth will differ depending on the elements, so it is not easy to specify. As a guideline: •Thick films: Several μm to several doze... Show Detail
- No:5695
- Date of Issue:2021/04/28 13:44
- Last Updated:2021/05/20 08:56
- Category: Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy(EDX)
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(EDX) Peaks are detected, but only dotted lines do not id...
• The energy axis is entirely off the profiles. • Calibrate the instrument. Show Detail
- No:5693
- Date of Issue:2021/04/28 13:42
- Last Updated:2021/05/20 08:55
- Category: Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy(EDX)
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(EDX) In standard sample analysis, there was a large devi...
Do you perform drift correction? If you are using a calibration curve from a few years ago, it is better to revise the calibration curve. Show Detail
- No:5691
- Date of Issue:2021/04/28 13:41
- Last Updated:2021/05/20 08:54
- Category: Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy(EDX)
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(EDX) Is it possible to distinguish PBB and PBDE with EDX?
• With the EDX, compounds cannot be distinguished. Perform screening analysis with respect to total Br content. • If knowing the total Brcontent of a sa... Show Detail
- No:5689
- Date of Issue:2021/04/28 13:40
- Last Updated:2021/05/20 08:52
- Category: Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy(EDX)
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(EDX) What is mean of Ka and Kb in quantitative profile
These are spectral line names.Multiple lines are generated by a single element. Indicate:Siegbahn notation FeKa: FeKα FeKb: FeKβ FeLa: FeLα FeLb1: FeL... Show Detail
- No:5687
- Date of Issue:2021/04/28 13:36
- Last Updated:2022/06/24 16:15
- Category: Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy(EDX)
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(EDX) Ceramic plate sample analysis in resin film
Analysis cannot proceed as far as the resin on the opposite side. (1) The ceramic is in the middle, so X-ray intensity from the resin on the opposite side w... Show Detail
- No:5685
- Date of Issue:2021/04/28 13:33
- Last Updated:2021/05/20 08:49
- Category: Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy(EDX)
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(EDX) Mylar film and "Mg" analysis
If a Mylar film is used, the Mg intensity will be significantly reduced. Either use a polypropylene film or a pressure molded briquette. Show Detail
- No:5683
- Date of Issue:2021/04/28 13:32
- Last Updated:2021/05/20 08:48
- Category: Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy(EDX)
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(EDX) Thickness of powder sample
Use a micro X-cell. If there is enough sample to extend at least 5mm from the bottom, then the thickness will be sufficient. If the thickness is less than ... Show Detail
- No:5681
- Date of Issue:2021/04/28 13:30
- Last Updated:2021/05/20 08:47
- Category: Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy(EDX)
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