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Avoiding common errors in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy data collection and analysis, and properly reporting instrument parameters

Journal Article · · Applied Surface Science Advances
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Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0012577
OSTI ID:
2279097
Journal Information:
Applied Surface Science Advances, Journal Name: Applied Surface Science Advances Journal Issue: C Vol. 19; ISSN 2666-5239
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
Netherlands
Language:
English

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