Compositional Mapping by EPMA and μXRF
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چکیده
We present methods combining backscattered-electron (BSE) mosaic imaging, quantitative spot-mode electron-probe microanalysis (EPMA), and quantitative compositional mapping by EPMA and micro-xray fluorescence (μXRF) to provide a framework for detailed analysis of terrestrial and lunar samples. BSE imaging provides a base map for the characterization of samples by EPMA. Recent developments in image stitching provide a convenient method of processing BSE mosaic image sets. Characterizing cm-sized samples by EPMA and μXRF provides complementary information about sample chemistry.
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