Electron Spectroscopy - A Potentially Useful Tool for Environmental Studies
- 1 February 1972
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry
- Vol. 1 (3), 169-186
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03067317208076370
Abstract
The technique of electron spectroscopy (ESCA) is reviewed. Those aspects are discussed which seem to be of greatest potential interest to workers in environmental studies. Basic theory of the photoelectron ejection process is considered along with the Auger effect. Factors affecting the calculation of electron binding energies are discussed. Instrumentation utilizing both magnetic and electrostatic monochromators is discussed in some detail. The nature of ESCA data is considered, along with an extensive tabulation of chemical shifts observed for 15 elements. Application of ESCA to surface studies is reviewed, using examples like effect of layers of material on electron intensities, investigations of zeolites and some elementary catalysis studies. A review of the quantitative aspects of ESCA considers the determination of arsenic in soils and the measurement of mixed oxide ratios.Keywords
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