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| About the Contributors |
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1. A spectrum of practitioners |
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2. Trends in surface and interface science |
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4. The structure of the volume |
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2. Elements of Problem-Solving |
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2. Surface, interface, and bulk |
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3. The problem-solving sequence |
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3.1. Identification of the problem and formation of an initial hypothesis |
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3.2. Identification of the essential variable(s) |
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3.3. Reduction of the problem as far as possible without losing essential information |
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3.4. Selection of the technique(s) likely to provide the crucial information by the most reliable and economic route |
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3.5. Choice of methodology(ies) consistent with the selection of technique(s) |
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3.6. Acquisition and processing of data of adequate quantity and quality |
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3.7. Interpretation of the data |
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3.8. Review and evaluation |
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4. Practical matters in problem-solving for surfaces and interfaces |
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4.1. Specimen handling, preparation and configuration |
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4.1.1. Ex situ preparation |
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4.1.2. In situ preparation |
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4.1.3. Specimen configuration |
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4.2. Technique destructiveness |
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4.3. Quality assurance, best practice and good housekeeping |
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3. Decision-making in problem-solving |
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Table 4.1: Acronyms: Techniques for surfaces and interfaces |
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Table 4.2: Acronyms: Surface and interface methodologies |
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Table 4.3: Acronyms and trade names: Compounds |
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Table 4.4: Acronyms: Miscellaneous |
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33 | (1) |
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Table 4.5: Definitions: Miscellaneous |
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5. Finding the information |
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Table 4.6: Choices and decisions: Specimen configuration and preparation |
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Table 4.7: Choices and decisions: Instrumental aspects |
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Table 4.8: Surface and interface techniques: Information and methods |
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Table 4.9: Surface and interface techniques: Characteristics and attributes |
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Table 4.10: Classes, functions and applications of materials: Key words and locations |
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4. Spectroscopic Techniques: X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Auger Electron Spectroscopy, and Ion Scattering Spectroscopy |
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1. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) |
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1.1. Introduction and history |
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1.2. Experimental equipment and data collection |
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1.2.3. Energy calibration |
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1.2.5. Sample configuration |
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1.3. Spectral features and interpretation |
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1.3.1. Determination of composition from XPS data |
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1.3.2. Determination of chemical state |
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1.3.3. Additional features in XPS spectra |
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1.4. Spatially resolved XPS |
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86 | (5) |
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2. Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) |
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2.1. Introduction and history |
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91 | (4) |
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2.2. Experimental equipment and data collection |
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2.3. Spectral features and interpretation |
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2.4. Associated methodologies |
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2.4.1. Depth profiling with AES |
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2.4.2. Angle-resolved AES (ARAES) |
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2.4.3. Scanning Auger microscopy (SAM) |
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3. Ion scattering spectroscopy (ISS) |
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3.1. Introduction and history |
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3.2. Experimental equipment and data collection |
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3.3. Spectral features and interpretation |
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3.3.2. Background and neutralization |
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3.3.3. Multiple scattering |
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3.3.4. Multiply charged ion scattering |
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3.3.5. Choice of primary ion |
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3.3.6. Hydrogen and carbon |
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3.3.7. Elemental sensitivity |
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148 | (2) |
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150 | (1) |
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152 | (7) |
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5. Compositional Analysis by Auger Electron and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy |
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159 | (2) |
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2. Spectral interpretation |
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161 | (21) |
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161 | (16) |
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2.1.1. Elemental line energies |
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2.1.2. Photoelectron line shapes |
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2.2. Auger electron spectra |
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2.2.1. Elemental line energies |
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2.3. X-ray-excited Auger electron spectra |
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180 | (2) |
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3. Quantitative of structural analysis |
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182 | (23) |
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3.1. Quantification and homogeneous samples |
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183 | (17) |
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3.1.1. Use of sensitivity factors |
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183 | (1) |
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3.1.2. Measurement of intensity |
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184 | (5) |
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3.1.3. Modified sensitivity factors for improved quantification |
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189 | (9) |
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3.1.3.1. Quantification of XPS data |
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3.1.3.2. Quantification of AES data |
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3.1.4. Statistical errors in quantification |
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198 | (2) |
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3.2. Analysis of specimens with spatially varying compositions |
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200 | (1) |
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3.3. Analysis of specimens with compositional variations in depth |
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6. Ion Beam Techniques: Surface Mass Spectrometry |
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209 | (46) |
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1.1. Physical effects of ion induced sputtering |
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1.1.3. Formation of molecular species |
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212 | (5) |
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1.2.1. Primary-ion bombardment |
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212 | (2) |
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214 | (1) |
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1.3.1. Typical characteristics of SSIMS spectra |
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217 | (3) |
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1.3.2. Typical characteristics of SNMS spectra |
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220 | (1) |
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1.4. Useful definitions in SSIMS and SNMS |
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221 | (3) |
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221 | (1) |
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222 | (1) |
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1.5. Use of noble metal substrates |
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224 | (1) |
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225 | (1) |
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2. Operational methodology |
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226 | (13) |
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2.1. The analytical question |
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226 | (1) |
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227 | (3) |
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2.3. Identification and peak assignment |
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230 | (2) |
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232 | (7) |
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2.4.1. Use of internal standards |
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2.4.2. (Sub)monolayer coverages |
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2.4.3. Organic multilayers |
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237 | (2) |
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239 | (10) |
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3.1. Defects in car paint |
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239 | (3) |
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3.2. CI diffusion in polymer materials |
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242 | (1) |
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3.3. Monitoring of surface modifications |
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246 | (3) |
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7. In-depth Analysis: Methods for Depth Profiling |
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3. Nondestructive in-depth analysis |
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260 | (6) |
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3.1. Rutherford backscattering spectrometry (RBS) |
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260 | (3) |
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3.1.2. Quantitative analysis |
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261 | (1) |
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3.1.3. Application of RBS |
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262 | (1) |
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3.2. Angle-resolved AES and XPS |
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263 | (3) |
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263 | (2) |
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4. Destructive depth profiling |
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266 | (22) |
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4.2.2. Quantitative analysis |
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4.2.3. Depth determination-conversion |
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269 | (1) |
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4.2.4.1. Improvement in AES sputter depth profiling |
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269 | (2) |
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4.2.5. Summary of optimized depth profiling conditions for AES/XPS |
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271 | (2) |
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4.2.6. Improvement of depth resolution by sample rotation |
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273 | (1) |
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4.2.7. Chemical depth profiles using AES |
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4.3. Glow discharge optical emission spectroscopy (GDOES) |
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4.3.2. Quantitative analysis |
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4.3.3. Recent improvements in GDOES |
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280 | (2) |
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282 | (3) |
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4.4.2. Quantitative analysis |
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282 | (1) |
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4.4.4. Optimum conditions for performing SIMS depth profiling |
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284 | (1) |
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4.4.4.1. Bombarding conditions: ions |
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284 | (1) |
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4.4.4.2. Angle of incidence |
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284 | (1) |
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4.4.4.3. Effect of the choice of gas in SIMS |
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284 | (1) |
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4.4.4.4. Choice of ion beam energy |
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285 | (1) |
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4.4.4.5. Interferences in SIMS depth profiling |
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285 | (1) |
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4.5.2. Quantification in SNMS |
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287 | (1) |
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288 | (1) |
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5. Discussion and general conclusion |
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288 | (2) |
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5.1. Typical problems that might be encountered when sputter profiling, and their solutions |
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289 | (1) |
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5.2. Key parameters/considerations for choice of the appropriate analysis method |
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289 | (1) |
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290 | (7) |
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8. Ion Beam Effects in Thin Surface Films and Interfaces |
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297 | (50) |
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297 | (3) |
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2. Low-energy atomic mixing |
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300 | (13) |
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2.1. Auger depth profiling |
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301 | (5) |
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2.1.1. Multilayer systems |
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301 | (1) |
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2.1.2. High-resolution depth profiling equipment |
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301 | (3) |
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2.1.3. Characteristic depth profiles |
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304 | (2) |
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2.2. Evaluation of Auger depth profiles |
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306 | (3) |
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2.2.1. Sputtering-induced surface roughness |
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306 | (2) |
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2.2.2. Intrinsic surface roughness of interfaces |
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308 | (1) |
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2.2.3. Calculation of the surface concentration |
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308 | (1) |
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309 | (4) |
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2.3.1. Energy dependence of ion mixing |
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310 | (1) |
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2.3.2. Interpretation of the depth profiles |
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310 | (3) |
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3. Particle-beam-induced chemical alterations |
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313 | (27) |
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3.1. Thin surface films of inorganic compounds |
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314 | (18) |
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314 | (10) |
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324 | (3) |
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3.1.3. Cr-O-Si cermet films |
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327 | (5) |
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3.2. Thin surface films of polymers |
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332 | (8) |
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3.2.1. Aromatic poly(ether sulfone) |
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335 | (1) |
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3.2.2. Aromatic polyimide |
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336 | (2) |
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3.2.3. Organosilicon polymers |
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338 | (2) |
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9. Surface Modification by Ion Implantation |
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347 | (48) |
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347 | (3) |
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350 | (4) |
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3. Ion implantation: instrumentation and procedures |
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354 | (1) |
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4. Methods for characterisation of implanted layers |
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4.1. Phase analysis by Mossbauer spectroscopy |
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360 | (8) |
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4.1.2. Depth-selective CEMS |
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361 | (7) |
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5. Examples of the application of ion implantation |
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368 | (20) |
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5.1. Improved surface properties in medical endoprothesis |
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369 | (8) |
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369 | (1) |
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5.1.3. Discussion and conclusions |
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376 | (1) |
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5.2. Modification of chromium layers by nitrogen ion implantation |
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377 | (4) |
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5.2.2. Experimental procedures |
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377 | (1) |
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5.3. Waveguide structures by ion irradiation of polymeric materials |
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381 | (7) |
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5.3.2. Generation of um structures |
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383 | (3) |
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5.3.3. Buried waveguide layers |
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386 | (1) |
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5.3.4. Coupling between device and fiber: fiber-chip coupling |
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387 | (1) |
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5.3.5. Conclusions and further developments |
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387 | (1) |
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388 | (7) |
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10. Introduction to Scanned Probe Microscopy |
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395 | (7) |
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1.1. Essential elements of SPM |
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397 | (1) |
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1.2. Brief history of SPM |
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398 | (1) |
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398 | (4) |
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402 | (8) |
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2.3. Force-distance spectroscopy |
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407 | (3) |
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3. Technical implementation of SPM instrumentation |
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410 | (7) |
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3.1. Generic features and elements |
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410 | (2) |
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3.2. Spatial positioning and control |
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412 | (2) |
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3.4. Raster implementation and control |
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415 | (1) |
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3.5. Noise and drift management |
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415 | (1) |
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3.6. Environmental control |
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416 | (1) |
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4. Specifics for some SPM techniques |
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417 | (23) |
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421 | (4) |
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4.3. SFM probes: general considerations |
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425 | (1) |
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4.4. SFM probes: design criteria |
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425 | (2) |
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4.5. Probe calibration and image artefacts |
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427 | (1) |
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4.6. Determination of normal spring constant |
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428 | (3) |
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4.7. Determination of lateral spring constant |
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431 | (2) |
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433 | (1) |
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4.10. Radius of curvature of tip |
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434 | (6) |
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4.11. Determination of tip height and tilt |
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440 | (1) |
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5. Problem-solving with SPM |
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440 | (3) |
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5.1. Manipulation on the nanoscale with SPM |
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442 | (1) |
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443 | (4) |
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1.1. Strength of materials |
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1.3.2. Irradiation assisted |
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454 | (1) |
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2. Analytical methods for determining grain boundary segregation |
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454 | (1) |
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2.2. Metallographically polished specimens |
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455 | (4) |
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455 | (2) |
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457 | (1) |
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2.3. Intergranular fracture |
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2.3.1. Impact at low temperature. |
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2.3.2.1. Charging methods |
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2.3.2.2. Impact and slow tensile fracture |
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2.4. Transmission electron microscopy |
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2.4.1. Production of a thin foil |
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471 | (2) |
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2.4.2. Field emission gun STEM |
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2.4.2.1. Parallel electron energy loss spectroscopy |
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2.4.2.2. Energy dispersive X-ray analysis |
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2.4.2.3. Comparison of AES and FEGSTEM |
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2.4.3. Time-of-flight atom probe |
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3. Cracks in metals and alloys |
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12. Microelectronics and Semiconductors |
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485 | (2) |
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487 | (6) |
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2.2. Elemental specificity |
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489 | (1) |
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2.3. Chemical sensitivity |
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489 | (1) |
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491 | (1) |
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2.7. Surface charging and other considerations |
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492 | (1) |
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493 | (7) |
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3.1. Problem specification |
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493 | (1) |
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3.2. Experimental approach: choice of techniques and specimen configuration |
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493 | (1) |
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494 | (5) |
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494 | (2) |
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496 | (3) |
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499 | (1) |
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4. Oxidation of InxGa(1-x)AsyP(1-y) semiconductors by NO(2) |
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500 | (9) |
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4.1. Problem specification |
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500 | (1) |
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4.2. Experimental approach: choice of technique and specimen configuration |
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501 | (1) |
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501 | (7) |
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501 | (2) |
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4.3.2. SAM and scanning ELS analysis |
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503 | (5) |
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508 | (1) |
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509 | (16) |
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5.1. Problem specification |
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510 | (1) |
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5.2. Experimental approach: choice of technique and specimen configuration |
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511 | (1) |
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511 | (10) |
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5.3.1. Effects of Ar(+) bombardment |
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511 | (4) |
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5.3.2. Interfacial suboxides |
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515 | (1) |
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5.3.3. Surface-hydrated species |
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516 | (5) |
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521 | (4) |
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5.4.1. Effects of Ar(+) bombardment and suboxides |
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521 | (3) |
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5.4.2. Surface-hydrated species |
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524 | (1) |
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525 | (12) |
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6.1. Problem specification |
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525 | (1) |
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6.2. Experimental approach: choice of technique and specimen configuration |
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525 | (1) |
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526 | (3) |
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529 | (8) |
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537 | (6) |
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13. Minerals, Ceramics, and Glasses |
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543 | (62) |
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543 | (2) |
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2. Information required: analytical techniques |
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545 | (1) |
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545 | (7) |
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552 | (24) |
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552 | (6) |
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558 | (8) |
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566 | (2) |
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4.4. Grain boundaries and intergranular films |
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568 | (2) |
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570 | (1) |
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570 | (3) |
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573 | (1) |
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4.8. Surface modification |
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574 | (2) |
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576 | (10) |
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576 | (2) |
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578 | (1) |
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579 | (1) |
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5.4. Grain boundaries and intergranular films |
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580 | (1) |
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581 | (1) |
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582 | (3) |
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585 | (1) |
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5.8. Surface modification |
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585 | (1) |
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586 | (12) |
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586 | (3) |
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589 | (1) |
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589 | (1) |
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590 | (1) |
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591 | (5) |
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6.6. Surface modification |
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596 | (2) |
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598 | (7) |
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605 | (38) |
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605 | (1) |
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2. Presenting fibers for surface analysis |
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606 | (3) |
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2.1. Presentation of multiple fibers for analysis |
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606 | (1) |
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2.2. Problems in the study of conducting fibers |
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607 | (2) |
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2.3. The question of fiber decomposition |
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609 | (1) |
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3. Presenting composites for surface analysis |
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609 | (1) |
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4. Surface analytical techniques for composites and fibers |
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610 | (4) |
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610 | (1) |
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4.2. FTIR and Raman spectroscopies |
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611 | (1) |
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612 | (1) |
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612 | (1) |
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4.5. Wavelength dispersive X-ray emission in an electron microprobe |
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612 | (1) |
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613 | (1) |
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613 | (1) |
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614 | (1) |
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614 | (1) |
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4.10. Ion scattering spectroscopy |
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614 | (1) |
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5. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic studies of composites and fibers |
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614 | (24) |
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614 | (2) |
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5.2. The question of surface charging |
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616 | (2) |
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5.3. Depth profiling of carbon composites and fibers |
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618 | (1) |
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5.4. Decomposition of surface functionality during spectral collection |
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619 | (2) |
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5.5. XPS data analysis and interpretation of core chemical shifts |
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621 | (11) |
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5.5.1. Fitting C Is spectra |
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622 | (3) |
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5.5.2. Detailed fitting considerations |
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625 | (3) |
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5.5.3. The use of monochromatic X-radiation |
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628 | (2) |
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5.5.4. Fitting O 1s spectra |
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630 | (1) |
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5.5.5. Fitting N 1s spectra |
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631 | (1) |
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5.6. Interpreting the valence-band spectrum |
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632 | (4) |
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5.6.1. Using calculations to predict valence-band spectra |
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633 | (1) |
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5.6.2. Understanding the valence-band spectra of carbon fibers |
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633 | (2) |
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5.6.3. The use of UV rather than X-radiation |
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635 | (1) |
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636 | (2) |
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638 | (2) |
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640 | (3) |
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15. Corrosion and Surface Analysis: An Integrated Approach Involving Spectroscopic and Electrochemical Methods |
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643 | (54) |
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643 | (3) |
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1.1. Types of corrosion process |
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644 | (1) |
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1.2. Corrosion and surfaces |
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645 | (1) |
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2. Protocols for corrosion film analysis |
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646 | (22) |
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2.1. Preliminary sample handling |
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646 | (1) |
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647 | (1) |
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2.3. Preliminary examination |
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648 | (2) |
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2.4. Cross sectioning of oxide surface films |
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650 | (3) |
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2.5. Pressure restrictions on sample analysis |
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653 | (1) |
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2.6. SEM and EDS analyses |
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653 | (3) |
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656 | (5) |
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661 | (4) |
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665 | (2) |
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667 | (1) |
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3. Background to the problem: A working hypothesis |
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668 | (1) |
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669 | (2) |
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5. Electrochemical techniques for surface corrosion studies |
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671 | (3) |
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5.1. Basic electrode kinetics |
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671 | (1) |
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5.2. Electrochemical techniques |
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672 | (2) |
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5.2.1. Linear polarization |
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672 | (1) |
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5.2.2. Anodic polarization |
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672 | (1) |
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5.2.3. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy |
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673 | (1) |
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6. Results and assessment |
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674 | (19) |
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6.1. Initial characterization |
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674 | (1) |
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6.2. Boiler simulation corrosion experiments |
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675 | (4) |
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6.3. Contrived corrosion experiments on Monel |
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679 | (14) |
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6.3.1. Electrochemical measurements at pH 10 |
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679 | (3) |
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6.3.2. Microscopy studies of oxides from pH 10 exposures |
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682 | (1) |
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6.3.3. Elemental and chemical compositions of oxides formed at pH 10 |
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683 | (7) |
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6.3.4. Electrochemical and microscopy studies of alloys exposed to pH 1 |
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690 | (3) |
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693 | (3) |
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696 | (1) |
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16. Problem-Solving Methods in Tribology with Surface-Specific Techniques |
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697 | (50) |
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1. Tribology and surface-related phenomena |
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697 | (3) |
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2. Surface analysis requirements for tribology |
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700 | (14) |
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700 | (2) |
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2.2. Dimensional criterion |
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702 | (1) |
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2.3. Time-scale criterion |
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703 | (3) |
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2.4. Information criterion |
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706 | (8) |
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2.4.1. Physicochemical and structural information |
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707 | (4) |
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2.4.2. Surface morphology |
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711 | (1) |
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2.4.3. Physical, mechanical and frictional surface and interface properties |
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712 | (2) |
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714 | (27) |
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3.1. Ultrathin boundary lubricant films |
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714 | (3) |
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3.2. Tribochemistry of antiwear additives in boundary lubrication |
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717 | (5) |
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3.2.1. Ex situ surface analytical investigations |
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717 | (2) |
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3.2.2. In vivo pre mortem surface analytical investigations |
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719 | (1) |
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3.2.3. In situ post mortem surface analytical investigations in Ultrahigh Vacuum |
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720 | (2) |
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3.3. Tribochemical activity of nascent surfaces |
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722 | (2) |
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3.4. Influence of the nature of the surface on the tribochemistry of various tribo-materials |
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724 | (3) |
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3.5. Effect of adsorbate monolayers on dry friction |
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727 | (2) |
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3.6. Tribochemistry of SiC/SiC under a partial pressure of oxygen |
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729 | (2) |
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3.7. Relationship of durability to microstructure of IBAD MoS(2) coatings |
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731 | (1) |
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3.8. Frictionless sliding of pure MoS(2) in UHV |
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732 | (5) |
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3.9. Tribology of carbonaceous coatings |
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737 | (3) |
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3.10. Tribochemistry of C(60) coatings |
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740 | (1) |
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4. Synthesis and conclusion |
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741 | (2) |
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743 | (1) |
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744 | (3) |
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17. Catalyst Characterization |
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747 | (34) |
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747 | (2) |
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2. Applicability of surface spectroscopies in catalyst characterization |
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749 | (3) |
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752 | (1) |
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753 | (3) |
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5. Charging of insulator surfaces by the probe |
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756 | (1) |
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6. Chemical-state analysis with XPS by fingerprinting and reference to databases or chemical-state plots |
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757 | (9) |
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7. Chemical state analysis with SIMS by fingerprinting |
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766 | (3) |
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769 | (3) |
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8.1. The molecular probe approach: assessment of acid-base properties |
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769 | (1) |
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8.2. Alloying at bimetallic supported catalysts |
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770 | (1) |
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771 | (1) |
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9. Quantitative surface analysis of catalysts: composition, dispersion and coverage |
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772 | (4) |
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776 | (5) |
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18. Adhesion Science and Technology |
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781 | (54) |
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781 | (1) |
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2. Characteristics of the solid substrate |
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782 | (6) |
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2.1. Organic contamination |
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783 | (1) |
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2.2. Oxide films at metal surfaces |
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784 | (3) |
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2.3. Carbon fiber composite materials |
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787 | (1) |
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3. Failure analysis: identification of the locus of failure |
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788 | (20) |
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789 | (2) |
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3.2. Adhesion of organic coatings to steel |
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791 | (8) |
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799 | (1) |
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800 | (2) |
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802 | (2) |
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804 | (3) |
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807 | (1) |
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4. Probing the buried interface |
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808 | (3) |
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5. Organosilane adhesion promoters |
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811 | (3) |
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6. Acid-base interactions in adhesion |
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814 | (9) |
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6.1. Evaluation of acid-base interactions in adhesion |
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814 | (2) |
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6.2. The XPS chemical shift and acid-base interactions |
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816 | (1) |
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6.3. The use of vapor phase probes for the determination of -XXXH(AB) |
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817 | (1) |
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6.4. Quantitative acid-base characteristics of the polymer |
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818 | (4) |
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6.5. Acid-base properties of inorganic surfaces |
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822 | (1) |
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823 | (1) |
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7. Computer chemistry and molecular modeling |
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823 | (2) |
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825 | (3) |
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828 | (7) |
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835 | (36) |
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835 | (1) |
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2. Choice of techniques for the study of archeomaterials |
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836 | (1) |
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836 | (1) |
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2.2. Surface-specific techniques: XPS and SAM |
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836 | (1) |
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3. Roman lead pipe fistula |
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837 | (20) |
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3.1. Description of material and specimen |
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837 | (1) |
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838 | (14) |
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852 | (5) |
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857 | (11) |
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4.1. Specification of the problem |
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857 | (1) |
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857 | (10) |
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867 | (1) |
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868 | (3) |
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Appendix 1. Physical Constants and Conversion Factors |
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871 | (2) |
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Appendix 2. Data for the Elements and Isotopes |
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873 | (12) |
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Appendix 3. Less Commonly Used Techniques for Analysis of Surfaces and Interfaces |
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885 | (18) |
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1. Ultraviolet photoemission spectroscopy (UPS) |
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885 | (4) |
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888 | (1) |
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2. Electron energy loss spectroscopy (ELS) |
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889 | (3) |
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892 | (1) |
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3. Electron-stimulated desorption (ESD) |
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892 | (5) |
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897 | (1) |
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4. Vibrational spectroscopies |
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897 | (5) |
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897 | (2) |
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4.1.1. Attenuated total reflectance (ATR) |
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898 | (1) |
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4.1.2. Reflection absorption infrared spectroscopy (RAIRS) |
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898 | (1) |
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4.2. Electron impact technique |
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899 | (3) |
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4.2.1. High-resolution electron energy loss spectroscopy (HREELS) |
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899 | (3) |
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902 | (1) |
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Appendix 4. Core-Level Binding Energies, Auger Kinetic Energies, and Modified Auger Parameters for Some Chemical Elements in Various Compounds |
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903 | (4) |
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905 | (2) |
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Appendix 5. Documentary Standards in Surface Analysis: The Way of the Future? |
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907 | (22) |
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907 | (2) |
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2. ISO technical committee 201 on surface chemical analysis |
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909 | (15) |
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2.1. Structure of ISO technical committee 201 |
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909 | (2) |
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2.2. ISO technical committee 201 sub-committees |
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911 | (13) |
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2.3. ISO TC201 Working Groups |
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924 | (1) |
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924 | (3) |
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927 | (2) |
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