Tutorials and Technical Reports
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Tutorials on Imaging and Analytical Instrumentation and Methods
Use the following Tutorials about Instrumentation available at ICAL. These web module introduce the analytical or imaging methods; fundamental principles; instrument components and how they work; typical applications; strengths and limitations; sample collection and preparation; data collection, data reduction, and data representation; and related web links and references for future exploration. This information will complement and supplement short courses offered byICAL staff on the safe and effective use of these instruments.
X-ray Diffraction
- X-ray Powder Diffraction (XRD)
- Parallel Beam X-ray Optics: Grazing Incident X-ray Diffraction (GIXRD) and X-ray Reflectivity (XRR)
Electron Microbeam Methods
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Back-Scattered Electron (BSE) Imaging
- Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS)
- X-ray Elemental Mapping
- Cathodoluminescence (SEM-CL)
- Electron Back-Scattered Diffraction
Surface Analysis
- Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (Tof-SIMS)
- Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES)
- X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
“Bulk” Sample Chemical Analysis (major and trace element)
Technical Reports to Optimize Your Research—“How To” Guides
X-ray Diffraction
- Clay Mineralogy [PDF coming to attach]
Scanning Electron Microscopy
- Critical Point Drying of Biological Samples [PDF coming to attach]
- Cryogenic Stage Sample Preparation [PDF coming to attach]
- Cathodoluminescence (CL) Imaging [PDF coming to attach]
Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy
- Standards-Based quantitative analysis [PDF and Excel Spread Sheet coming to attach]
“Bulk” Sample Chemical Analysis using pXRF
- Standards-based quantitative analysis [PDF and Excel spread sheet coming to attach]
