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QUANTAX WDS with XSense: A Powerful Tool for High Spectral Resolution Applications
31 Oct 2018High spectral resolution (synonymous with high energy resolution) is one of the primary arguments for the deployment of wavelength dispersive spectroscopy (WDS) in X-ray microanalysis. Well defined, isolated elemental peaks in WDS spectra can easily be identified and quantified, whereas the limited spectral resolution of energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) frequently leads to extensive peak overlaps causing serious analytical challenges. This application note highlights the differences in EDS and WDS energy resolution and demonstrates the advantages of high resolution WDS during qualitative and quantitative analysis.
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X-Ray Diffraction and SpectroscopyX-Ray diffraction & spectroscopy are used in material characterization to discern the structure and elemental composition of a sample. X-Ray diffractometers (XRD) are superior instruments in elucidating the dimensional atomic structure of crystalline materials, including powders, thin films and single crystals. For large unit cells or ordered macromolecules, consider small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). X-ray spectroscopic techniques include X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), both providing simple and accurate methods for determining the elemental composition of a material. Energy dispersive (EDXRF) and wavelength dispersive (WDXRF) XRF spectrometers are available, as well as handheld/portable devices. High-resolution, 3D microstructure characterization of materials can be achieved with X-ray microscopes combining sub-micron resolution imaging with 3D computed tomography. Find the best XRD and XRF spectrometers in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Quantitative AnalysesQuantitative analyses involve measuring the amount or concentration of a substance in a sample using analytical techniques. These analyses are essential in fields like chemistry, biology, and environmental science. Explore quantitative analysis tools in our peer-reviewed product directory; compare products, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.