Electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf analytical technique
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:ESCA
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:X-ray_photoelectron_spectroscopy
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:XPS
gptkbp:analyzes chemical state
elemental composition
electronic state
gptkbp:commercialized 1970s
gptkbp:depthSensitivity 1-10 nanometers
gptkbp:detects all elements except hydrogen and helium
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Kai_Siegbahn
gptkbp:field chemistry
materials science
physics
surface science
gptkbp:firstDemonstrated 1960s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis
gptkbp:measures kinetic energy of emitted electrons
gptkbp:NobelPrizeYear Kai Siegbahn (1981, Physics)
gptkbp:non-destructive yes
gptkbp:output spectrum of electron binding energies
gptkbp:provides chemical bonding
oxidation states
surface contamination
gptkbp:quantitative yes
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Auger_electron_spectroscopy
gptkb:Ultraviolet_photoelectron_spectroscopy
gptkbp:requires ultra-high vacuum
gptkbp:type gptkb:stone
thin film
powder
gptkbp:usedFor surface chemical analysis
gptkbp:uses gptkb:X-rays
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:X-ray_photoelectron_spectroscopy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7