Spectromicroscopy of poly(ethylene terephthalate): Comparison of spectra and radiation damage rates in X-ray absorption and electron energy loss
Journal Article
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· Journal of Physical Chemistry B: Materials, Surfaces, Interfaces, amp Biophysical
- Dow Chemical, Freeport, TX (United States)
- McMaster Univ., Hamilton, Ontario (Canada); and others
The C 1s and O 1s X-ray absorption spectra of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) have been recorded using transmission, fluorescence, and electron yield detection. The corresponding electron energy loss spectra (EELS) have been recorded in a scanning transmission electron microscope. These results are compared to the C 1s and O 1s spectra of gas phase 1,4-dimethyl terephthalate (the monomer of PET) recorded using EELS. The comparison of monomer and polymer materials in different phases and with different techniques has aided the understanding of the relative strengths and limitations of each technique as well as assisting the spectral interpretation. Good agreement is found in the overall shape and the energies of the spectral features. Relatively minor differences in intensities can be understood in terms of the properties of the individual spectroscopic techniques. The critical dose for radiation damage by 100 keV electrons incident on PET at 100 K is found to be (1.45{+-}0.15)x10{sup 3} eV nm{sup -3}. In contrast, the critical dose for radiation damage by 302 eV X-rays incident on PET at 300 K is (1.2{+-}0.6)x10{sup 4} eV nm{sup -3}. A figure of merit involving the product of critical energy dose and spectral efficiency (as expressed by the appropriate G value) is developed. 59 refs., 5 figs., 4 tabs.
- OSTI ID:
- 502017
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Physical Chemistry B: Materials, Surfaces, Interfaces, amp Biophysical, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry B: Materials, Surfaces, Interfaces, amp Biophysical Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 101; ISSN 1089-5647; ISSN JPCBFK
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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