Analysis
Data Reduction Guide – UnderstandingÌý EPMA Analytical Results
- The goal of data reduction
- The ZAF Model for Correction of Matrix Effects Upon Measured X-ray Intensities
- Accuracy and Precision
- Categorization of the types of errors affecting accuracy and precision
- Systematic ErrorsÌý
- Physical Standard and sample errors
- Procedural errors
- Counting statistics
- Probe for EPMA
- References
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Services Offered
The HÂþ» EPMA offers several services to our valued clients, as follows:
- State-of-the-art quantitative and qualitative analysis using both onboard JEOL software and external Probe for EPMA (PfE)â„¢ software provided by ProbeSoftware Inc.
- High-resolution, X-ray compositional mapping using the JEOL software package
- High-resolution electron-imaging in secondary, back-scattered and topographic mode; low-resolution cathodoluminescence imaging
- Training on both the JEOL and Probe for EPMA (PfE)â„¢ software packages
- Remote data analysis via Probe for EPMA (PfE)â„¢ software, downloaded directly from the ProbeSoftware Inc. website
- Thin section preparation coordinated through HÂþ»â€™s Thin Section Lab
- Carbon-coating of samples to be imaged or analysed using the microprobe
- In Development* – Remote usage of the JXA-8200 with online, live-time technical training and supportÌýÌýÌýÌý
- In Development*Ìý– Remote teaching – the ability of educators to use the microprobe for teaching purposes, especially important to schools that don’t have an on-site microprobe of their own
- In Development*Ìý– Remote, live-time, conferenced demonstrations for corporate and other business clients – e.g., the ability of corporate clients to show investment potential to stakeholders
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý *Ìý Please contact Dan MacDonald if you are interested in testing these applications
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