X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy as an Analysis Tool for Coatings

摘要

This article is the second in a series focusing on surface analysis techniques for studying the surface composition of solid materials in automotive paint operations. The first, published in the January 2011 issue of CoatingsTech (Vol. 8, No. 1, pp 46-47) provided an overview of three techniques that will be covered in the series. Upcoming articles will detail Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) and secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS). Together, these complementary methods can be used to resolve the majority of the technical questions that concern the surface chemistry of solid materials.