Standard Guide for Identifying Chemical Effects and Matrix Effects in Auger Electron Spectroscopy

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

04-12-2020

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-01-2013

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

Committee	E 42
DocumentType	Guide
Pages	5
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	ASTM E 984 : 2012 : R2020
Supersedes	ASTM E 984 : 2006

1.1 This guide outlines the types of chemical effects and matrix effects which are observed in Auger electron spectroscopy.

1.2 Guidelines are given for the reporting of chemical and matrix effects in Auger spectra.

1.3 Guidelines are given for utilizing Auger chemical effects for identification or characterization.

1.4 This guide is applicable to both electron excited and X-ray excited Auger electron spectroscopy.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.