Elemental analysis of solid materials and coatings

The research is carried out using KEYENCE INTERNATIONAL (BELGIUM) EA-300 series equipment; The elemental analyzer head is designed for use with VHX-7000 series microscopes.

The main objectives of the research method:

analysis using LIBS (Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) technique;
no need for sample preparation;
possible analysis of coatings of at least 5 µm in thickness;
determination of a large group of elements – also C, H, O, N, Li, Be, F;
possibility of imaging samples and selecting fragments for analysis (testing of heterogeneity of materials);
not suitable for trace elements analysis.

Keywords: libs, laser micro-sampling, emission spectrometer, elemental mapping