Determination of Sulfur and Iron Valence by Microprobe

Authors

H. Kucha, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
R. Wouters, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
O. Arkens, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

Abstract

SKα, SKβ and FeKβ valence related wavelength changes are large enough to be measured with microprobe spectrometers. The relative difference between S^2- and S⁶⁺ is measured as 1.27 eV for the SKα line and 1.66 eV for the SKβ line. This SKα and SKβ peak shift is function of the valence. Accurate microprobe measurement of the peak shift allows the determination of the sulfur valence in a microarea. The relative difference between Fe²⁺ and Fe³⁺ for the FeKβ line is 0.94 eV. Considering the achieved accuracy of measurements, this peak can only be used for an approximate determination of the iron valence in a microarea.

Recommended Citation

Kucha, H.; Wouters, R.; and Arkens, O. (1989) "Determination of Sulfur and Iron Valence by Microprobe," Scanning Microscopy: Vol. 3: No. 1, Article 11.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/microscopy/vol3/iss1/11