Experimental Method to Determine the Absolute Efficiency Curve of a Wavelength Dispersive Spectrometer

2008 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 306-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Trincavelli ◽  
Silvina Limandri ◽  
Alejo Carreras ◽  
Rita Bonetto
Keyword(s):  
Electron Probe ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Efficiency Curve ◽  
Simple Analytical Expression ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Absolute Efficiency ◽  
Dispersive System ◽  
Wavelength Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
The Absolute

A method for the experimental determination of the absolute efficiency of wavelength dispersive spectrometers was developed, based on the comparison of spectra measured with a wavelength dispersive system and with an energy dispersive spectrometer. The aim of studying this parameter arises because its knowledge is necessary to perform standardless analysis. A simple analytical expression was obtained for the efficiency curve for three crystals (TAP, PET, and LiF) of the spectrometer used, within an energy range from 0.77 to 10.83 keV. Although this expression is particular for the system used in this work, the method may be extended to other spectrometers and crystals for electron probe microanalysis and X-ray fluorescence.

High spatial resolution x-ray microanalysis of interfaces

1995 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 284-285
Author(s):  
J. R. Michael
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Resolution ◽  
Electron Probe ◽  
Solid Angle ◽  
Collection Efficiency ◽  
Spatial Scales ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
X Rays ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Probe Size ◽  
Brightness Field

X-ray microanalysis in the analytical electron microscope (AEM) refers to a technique by which chemical composition can be determined on spatial scales of less than 10 nm. There are many factors that influence the quality of x-ray microanalysis. The minimum probe size with sufficient current for microanalysis that can be generated determines the ultimate spatial resolution of each individual microanalysis. However, it is also necessary to collect efficiently the x-rays generated. Modern high brightness field emission gun equipped AEMs can now generate probes that are less than 1 nm in diameter with high probe currents. Improving the x-ray collection solid angle of the solid state energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) results in more efficient collection of x-ray generated by the interaction of the electron probe with the specimen, thus reducing the minimum detectability limit. The combination of decreased interaction volume due to smaller electron probe size and the increased collection efficiency due to larger solid angle of x-ray collection should enhance our ability to study interfacial segregation.

Polarity Determination in Sphalerite and Wurtzite Structures

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 500-501
Author(s):  
Stuart McKernan ◽  
C. Barry Carter
Keyword(s):  
Opposite Polarity ◽  
Single Domain ◽  
Polar Material ◽  
Electron Microscopic ◽  
Dynamical Interaction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Polarity Determination ◽  
The Absolute ◽  
Microscopic Techniques

The determination of the absolute polarity of a polar material is often crucial to the understanding of the defects which occur in such materials. Several methods exist by which this determination may be performed. In bulk, single-domain specimens, macroscopic techniques may be used, such as the different etching behavior, using the appropriate etchant, of surfaces with opposite polarity. X-ray measurements under conditions where Friedel’s law (which means that the intensity of reflections from planes of opposite polarity are indistinguishable) breaks down can also be used to determine the absolute polarity of bulk, single-domain specimens. On the microscopic scale, and particularly where antiphase boundaries (APBs), which separate regions of opposite polarity exist, electron microscopic techniques must be employed. Two techniques are commonly practised; the first [1], involves the dynamical interaction of hoLz lines which interfere constructively or destructively with the zero order reflection, depending on the crystal polarity. The crystal polarity can therefore be directly deduced from the relative intensity of these interactions.

Reduction of Potassium in Kidney Proximal Tubules to Aid in Electron Probe X-Ray Microanalysis of Calcium

1985 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 474-475
Author(s):  
A. LeFurgey ◽  
P. Ingram ◽  
L.J. Mandel
Keyword(s):  
Smooth Muscle ◽  
Proximal Tubule ◽  
Electron Probe ◽  
Clinical Applications ◽  
Proximal Tubules ◽  
Rabbit Kidney ◽  
Target Cells ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Freeze Dried

For quantitative determination of subcellular Ca distribution by electron probe x-ray microanalysis, decreasing (and/or eliminating) the K content of the cell maximizes the ability to accurately separate the overlapping K Kß and Ca Kα peaks in the x-ray spectra. For example, rubidium has been effectively substituted for potassium in smooth muscle cells, thus giving an improvement in calcium measurements. Ouabain, a cardiac glycoside widely used in experimental and clinical applications, inhibits Na-K ATPase at the cell membrane and thus alters the cytoplasmic ion (Na,K) content of target cells. In epithelial cells primarily involved in active transport, such as the proximal tubule of the rabbit kidney, ouabain rapidly (t1/2= 2 mins) causes a decrease2 in intracellular K, but does not change intracellular total or free Ca for up to 30 mins. In the present study we have taken advantage of this effect of ouabain to determine the mitochondrial and cytoplasmic Ca content in freeze-dried cryosections of kidney proximal tubule by electron probe x-ray microanalysis.

scholarly journals Preparative-scale HPLC Resolution of Metallacyclic η3-Allyltricarbonyliron Complexes and Determination of the Absolute Configuration by X-Ray Crystal Structure Analysis

1999 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 578-579
Author(s):  
Rainer Schobert ◽  
Hermann Pfab ◽  
Jutta Böhmer ◽  
Frank Hampel ◽  
Andreas Werner
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Silica Gel ◽  
Structure Analysis ◽  
Absolute Configuration ◽  
Crystal Structure Analysis ◽  
Preparative Scale ◽  
X Ray ◽  
The Absolute

Racemates of (η3-allyl)tricarbonyliron lactone complex Fe(CO)3{η1:η3-C(O)XCH2CHCMeCH2} 1a (X = O) and (η3-allyl)tricarbonyliron lactam complex 2a (X = NMe) are resolved on a preparative scale by HPLC on cellulose tris(3,5-dimethylphenyl)carbamate/silica gel RP-8 and the absolute configuration of (-)-2a is determined by X-ray crystal structure analysis.

Étude conformationnelle de cétopipérazines: (I) 3R-méthyl-6-carbéthoxy-2 oxopipérazine, (II) 3R-[p-hydroxybenzyl]-6-carbéthoxy-2 oxopipérazine: I, II en solution et structure cristalline de II

1987 ◽  
Vol 65 (6) ◽  
pp. 1308-1312 ◽  
Author(s):  
André Michel ◽  
Guy Evrard ◽  
B. Norberg
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Absolute Configuration ◽  
Structure Determination ◽  
Opiate Receptor ◽  
Receptor Level ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Diastereomeric Mixture ◽  
The Absolute

The synthesis of the title compounds has been described recently. It was anticipated that the product would be a diastereomeric mixture. Surprisingly, only one isomer was obtained. The present work is an attempt to find the conformationnal properties accounting for those observations. X-ray structure determination of 3R-[p-hydroxybenzyl]-6-carbethoxy-2-oxopiperazine shows that the molecule adopts a folded conformation and that the absolute configuration at C6 is [R]. Investigation in solution using 1H nuclear magnetic resonance shows the existence of three conformers and discusses the relative populations. Those findings are also relevant in terms of the activity of such compounds at the opiate receptor level.

Electron Probe Microanalysis of Zinc-Bearing Hexagonal Ferrites

1965 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 304-313
Author(s):  
J. R. Shappirio
Keyword(s):  
Electron Probe ◽  
Hexagonal Ferrites ◽  
Structural Units ◽  
Electron Probe Analysis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Layer Structures ◽  
Cell Data ◽  
Unit Cell Data ◽  
The Ideal

AbstractThe electron probe is shown to be an effective tool for the analysis of the series of ferrimagnetic oxides referred to as the hexagonal ferrites. This series of compounds) containing barium, Fe3+, and a divalent metal cation, is formed by an ordered stacking of basic structural units in varying ratios. The ideal, complex stoichiornewy of these polytype-like mixed-layer structures can be computed from X-ray unit cell data; the various structures and their predicted stoichiometry are reviewed. Results of electron probe analysis of zinc-bearing single-crystal hexagonal ferrites are compared with theoretical values, the various correction procedures applied to the probe data are presented, and the limitations of the method in the analysis of hexagonal ferrites are discussed. The information obtained from this study has laid the groundwork for the determination of chemistry in substituted members of the hexagonal ferrite group, and will contribute significantly to the interpretation of the magnetic properties exhibited by these compounds.

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