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AES Surface Analysis
Achieve SEM-like ultra-high resolution elemental and chemical characterization with the PHI 710 Scanning Auger Nanoprobe which is a premier tool for nanometer-scale surface and thin film analysis. The PHI 710 enables precise identification of elemental composition – ideal for advanced materials research and failure analysis. delivering detailed insights critical for innovation in nanotechnology and materials science.
Learn more about the AES technique
Available AES Analytical Services
- Quantitative elemental spectroscopy and nanoscale surface imaging up to 10 nm below a material’s surface, which allows for probing film structures and buried interfaces
- Sub-10 nm spatial resolution for elemental mapping and SEM-like imaging—down to 8 nm for AES maps and 3 nm for secondary electron images
- Nanoscale alternative to SEM-EDS, offering superior surface sensitivity and compositional information
- Inert sample transfer for air-sensitive materials using a vacuum-compatible vessel
- Monoatomic argon (Ar⁺) sputter depth profiling for compositional analysis through layered structures
- Powered by the PHI 710 Multi-Technique Scanning Auger Nanoprobe, equipped for high-resolution imaging, depth profiling, and chemical state analysis
Example AES Output – Nanoscale Elemental Analysis of Particle
Instrument Used for AES Analytical Services
- Maximum sample size of 60 mm diameter and 20 mm thickness
- Maximum electron beam accelerating voltage of 25 kV
- Sample must be solid and compatible with ultra-high vacuum (no liquid)
PHI 710 Scanning Auger Nanoprobe
18725 Lake Drive East,
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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