Developments in quantitative EDS analysis with a focus on light element and low energy peaks

This webinar dealt with quantitative EDS analysis out of the ordinary, meaning in such cases where automatisms fail. The intention was to provide information on the current possibilities and latest developments in quantitative analysis including numerous hints for our attendees how to deal with such challenges in their everyday work. Many applications were demonstrated for illustration.

During the webinar we presented the following content:

1. Quantification steps
Which steps are necessary to obtain quantitative composition results from an EDS spectrum? This included the development and testing of evaluation strategies for improved result quality. A focus was set on the deconvolution of overlapping element peaks.

2. Standardless analysis of light element and low energy peaks
Bruker has recently completed the development of a new approach for the analysis of light elements and heavy element peaks at the lower end of the energy dispersive spectrum. We introduced this method and presented respective analysis results.

3. Standard-based quantification at low accelerating voltages
In cases of very low accelerating voltages standard-based quantification may be required. We showed how reliable results can be obtained from SEM analyses at acceleration voltages even below 2 kV.

4. Application examples from Anadolu University
Renowned Anadolu University from Eskişehir, Turkey presented their latest results obtained from experiments in their materials science and engineering department. This included analyses at very low energies and the solution of difficult peak overlap problems.

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