|
The levels of Bremsstrahlung background radiation, especially for EDS
studies, if of great importance to the analyst because elevated levels can
erode quickly the sensitivity of the final data. The carbon in carbon
mounts has typically been associated with high background radiation levels
and beryllium has always been associated with low background levels
The use of beryllium grids and/or planchets has in the past been popular because of the low Bremsstrahlung background radiation levels, in comparision to the alternatives. The purpose of this data is to show that one can get comparably low Bremsstrahlung background radiation levels with diamond grids as with beryllium grids. |
| |
| Figure 1: EDS Data comparing Bremsstrahlung background radiation for diamond (black) vs. beryllium (sepia/red) data (linear scale). | Figure 2: EDS Data comparing Bremsstrahlung background radiation for diamond (black) vs. beryllium (sepia/red) data (log scale). |
To Ask a Question or Make a Comment
To Place an Order or Request a Quote
