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EAPS 50800 - Electron Microprobe Analysis


Credit Hours: 2.00. Electron optics, generation of X-rays, X-ray spectrometry including counting systems. Wavelength dispersive and energy dispersive analysis; collection of X-ray intensity data and data statistics; selection of standards; limitations of microprobe analysis; fluorescence, absorption, and atomic number corrections; reduction of raw analytical data. Preparation of samples and use of microprobe as scanning electron microscope. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.