XPS

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), also known as electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis (ESCA), is a highly surface-sensitive, quantitative, chemical analysis technique that measures the elemental composition, chemical state, and electronic state of the elements within a material.

The Facility houses a Thermo Scientific K-Alpha XPS system. Instrument capabilities are highlighted below:

• 180° double focusing hemispherical analyzer – 128-channel detector
• Al-Kα X-ray monochromatic source with the option of 30 µm to 400 µm analysis spot size
• Depth profiling and charge compensation capabilities
• Angle-resolved XPS
• Vacuum Transfer Module available for transferring samples from glovebox to instrument under air-free conditions
• 60 x 60 mm sampling area
• 20 mm max sample height