The Problem of Standard Samples in Electron Probe Microanalysis

摘要

The specific character of requirements for standard and reference samples in electron probe X-ray microanalysis (EPMA) defined by locality of the method is considered. It is noted that availability of standard samples for all necessary and possible determinations using EPMA is a rather acute problem. Possible ways of examining the suitability of substances for the use in EPMA as reference and standard samples are described.