X-Ray Microanalysis in the AEM

The aim of this laboratory is to introduce the principles and practice of quantitative x-ray microanalysis in the AEM using an energy-dispersive spectrometer (EDS). Since it is important to recognize the limitations of the technique as well as the relative ease of quantification, some effects due to spurious x-rays in the EDS spectrum will be identified in the first experiment. More details may be found in PAEM, Chapters 4 and 5.