Experiences with the High Energy Resolution Optics (HERO) update on a physical electronics 690 auger system.
We will present our experiences with the new High Energy Resolution Optics (HERO) upgrade on a Physical Electronics Auger 690 system. This upgrade allows the single pass cylindrical analyzer in the Auger system to achieve higher energy resolution than in the standard mode. With this upgrade, it should be possible to separate chemical states for certain elements. Also, it should be possible to separate closely spaced peaks from selected elements that have been difficult or impossible to separate without the upgrade. Specifically, we will investigate practical use of this upgrade in the analysis of materials systems where overlapping peaks have historically been an issue, such as Kovar, which consists of the elements Ni, Fe and Co. Strategies for the successful use of the technique as well as its current limitations will be shown.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 1028386
- Report Number(s):
- SAND2010-7346C; TRN: US201122%%254
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Proposed for presentation at the AVS 57th International Symposium & Exhibition held October 17-22, 2010 in Albuquerque, NM.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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