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Title: Degradation of pyromellitic dianhydride during XPS analysis. Technical report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5275423

The degradation of Pyromellitic dianhydride (PMDA) under x-ray exposure has been studied by X-ray Photo-electron Spectroscopy (XPS) and Fourier Transform Infrared Absorption Reflection Spectroscopy (FTIRAS). The data indicate cleavage of the anhydride rings and emission of CO and CO2 molecules into the vacuum.

Research Organization:
Maine Univ., Orono, ME (United States). Lab. for Surface Science and Technology
OSTI ID:
5275423
Report Number(s):
AD-A-237882/6/XAB; CNN: N00014-89-J-1314
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English