Electron Microprobe Analysis and Scanning Electron Microscopy in Geology

This 2005 book covers principles and techniques of EMPA and SEM for geological graduate students and postdoctoral workers.

S. J. B. Reed (Author)

9780521142304, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 10 June 2010

212 pages
24.4 x 17 x 1.1 cm, 0.34 kg

Review of the hardback: ' …this is a book that has been long overdue, and will certainly go to the top of my students' reading list.' Eric Condliffe, Journal of Petrology

Originally published in 2005, this book covers the closely related techniques of electron microprobe analysis (EMPA) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) specifically from a geological viewpoint. Topics discussed include: principles of electron-target interactions, electron beam instrumentation, X-ray spectrometry, general principles of SEM image formation, production of X-ray 'maps' showing elemental distributions, procedures for qualitative and quantitative X-ray analysis (both energy-dispersive and wavelength-dispersive), the use of both 'true' electron microprobes and SEMs fitted with X-ray spectrometers, and practical matters such as sample preparation and treatment of results. Throughout, there is an emphasis on geological aspects not mentioned in similar books aimed at a more general readership. The book avoids unnecessary technical detail in order to be easily accessible, and forms a comprehensive text on EMPA and SEM for geological postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers, as well as those working in industrial laboratories.

Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. Electron-specimen interactions
3. Instrumentation
4. Scanning electron microscopy
5. X-ray spectrometers
6. Element mapping
7. X-ray analysis (1)
8. X-ray analysis (2)
9. Sample preparation
Appendix
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Earth sciences [RB], Microscopy [PDND]