SEM–EDS analysis of western Mediterranean obsidians: a new tool for Neolithic provenance studies

2006 ◽  
Vol 338 (16) ◽  
pp. 1150-1157 ◽  
Author(s):  
François-Xavier Le Bourdonnec ◽  
Gérard Poupeau ◽  
Carlo Lugliè
Keyword(s):  
Western Mediterranean ◽  
Provenance Studies ◽  
Eds Analysis

PIXE characterization of Western Mediterranean and Anatolian obsidians and Neolithic provenance studies

2005 ◽  
Vol 240 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 595-599 ◽  
Author(s):  
F.-X. Le Bourdonnec ◽  
S. Delerue ◽  
S. Dubernet ◽  
Ph. Moretto ◽  
Th. Calligaro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Western Mediterranean ◽  
Provenance Studies

Raman micro-spectroscopy of western Mediterranean obsidian glass: one step towards provenance studies?

2004 ◽  
Vol 35 (89) ◽  
pp. 671-677 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ludovic Bellot-Gurlet ◽  
François-Xavier Le Bourdonnec ◽  
Gérard Poupeau ◽  
Stephan Dubernet
Keyword(s):  
Western Mediterranean ◽  
Provenance Studies ◽  
One Step ◽  
Obsidian Glass

A map of the Monte Arci (Sardinia Island, Western Mediterranean) obsidian primary to secondary sources. Implications for Neolithic provenance studies

2006 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 995-1003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlo Lugliè ◽  
François-Xavier Le Bourdonnec ◽  
Gérard Poupeau ◽  
Marcel Bohn ◽  
Sandro Meloni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Western Mediterranean ◽  
Provenance Studies ◽  
Secondary Sources

A correlation of CL emissions from Penrith sandstone with elemental distributions obtained by simultaneous SEM-CL and EDS analysis

1995 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 392-393
Author(s):  
Paul J. Wright
Keyword(s):  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Electron Gun ◽  
High Electron ◽  
Collection System ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
Depositional Processes ◽  
Eds Analysis ◽  
Distribution Mapping ◽  
Backscattered Electron ◽  
Electron Imaging

Most industrial and academic geologists are familiar with the beautiful red and orange cathodoluminescence colours produced by carbonate minerals in an optical microscope with a cold cathode electron gun attached. The cement stratigraphies interpreted from colour photographs have been widely used to determine the post depositional processes which have modified sedimentary rock textures.However to study quartzose materials high electron densities and kV's are necessary to stimulate sufficient emission. A scanning electron microscope with an optical collection system and monochromator provides an adequate tool and gives the advantage of providing secondary and backscattered electron imaging as well as elemental analysis and distribution mapping via standard EDS/WDS facilities.It has been known that the incorporation of many elements modify the characteristics of the CL emissions from geological materials. They do this by taking up positions between the valence and conduction band thus providing sites to assist in the recombination of electron hole pairs.

Sampling and analysis of the air-water interface with SEM and EDS of microlayers

1989 ◽  
Vol 47 ◽  
pp. 1004-1005
Author(s):  
Randall W. Smith ◽  
John Dash
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Surface Microlayer ◽  
Surface Films ◽  
Water Interface ◽  
Physical Processes ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopic Analysis ◽  
Eds Analysis ◽  
Air Water Interface ◽  
Significant Area ◽  
Bulk Chemical

The structure of the air-water interface forms a boundary layer that involves biological ,chemical geological and physical processes in its formation. Freshwater and sea surface microlayers form at the air-water interface and include a diverse assemblage of organic matter, detritus, microorganisms, plankton and heavy metals. The sampling of microlayers and the examination of components is presently a significant area of study because of the input of anthropogenic materials and their accumulation at the air-water interface. The neustonic organisms present in this environment may be sensitive to the toxic components of these inputs. Hardy reports that over 20 different methods have been developed for sampling of microlayers, primarily for bulk chemical analysis. We report here the examination of microlayer films for the documentation of structure and composition.Baier and Gucinski reported the use of Langmuir-Blogett films obtained on germanium prisms for infrared spectroscopic analysis (IR-ATR) of components. The sampling of microlayers has been done by collecting fi1ms on glass plates and teflon drums, We found that microlayers could be collected on 11 mm glass cover slips by pulling a Langmuir-Blogett film from a surface microlayer. Comparative collections were made on methylcel1ulose filter pads. The films could be air-dried or preserved in Lugol's Iodine Several slicks or surface films were sampled in September, 1987 in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland and in August, 1988 in Sequim Bay, Washington, For glass coverslips the films were air-dried, mounted on SEM pegs, ringed with colloidal silver, and sputter coated with Au-Pd, The Langmuir-Blogett film technique maintained the structure of the microlayer intact for examination, SEM observation and EDS analysis were then used to determine organisms and relative concentrations of heavy metals, using a Link AN 10000 EDS system with an ISI SS40 SEM unit. Typical heavy microlayer films are shown in Figure 3.

Electron-Probe Quantitative Energy-Dispersive Analysis of Trace Magnesium Concentrations in Ag-Mg Alloys

1996 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 510-511
Author(s):  
R. B. Marinenko
Keyword(s):  
Electron Probe ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometry ◽  
Mg Alloys ◽  
Energy Dispersive ◽  
Energy Dispersive Analysis ◽  
High Tc ◽  
Alloy Wire ◽  
High Tc Superconductor ◽  
Eds Analysis ◽  
Superior Mechanical Properties

Internally oxidized Ag-Mg alloys are used as sheaths for high Tc superconductor wires because of their superior mechanical properties. The preparation and characteristics of these materials have been reported. Performance of the sheaths depends on the concentration of the magnesium which generally is less than 0.5 wt. percent. The purpose of this work was to determine whether electron probe microanalysis using energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS) could be used to quantitate three different Ag-Mg alloys. Quantitative EDS analysis can be difficult because the AgL escape peak occurs at the same energy (1.25 keV) as the Mg Kα peak. An EDS spectrum of a Ag-Mg alloy wire is compared to a pure Ag spectrum in Fig. 1.

Pollutant lad sources and deposition in the Western Mediterranean

2003 ◽  
Vol 107 ◽  
pp. 875-878 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Miralles ◽  
O. Radakovitch ◽  
A. Véron ◽  
J. K. Cochran ◽  
P. Masqué ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Western Mediterranean

Modification of MnS inclusion by tellurium in 38MnVS6 micro-alloyed steel

2020 ◽  
Vol 117 (6) ◽  
pp. 615
Author(s):  
Ping Shen ◽  
Lei Zhou ◽  
Qiankun Yang ◽  
Zhiqi Zeng ◽  
Kenan Ai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Strong Influence ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Alloyed Steel ◽  
Equivalent Diameter ◽  
Small Aspect Ratio ◽  
Steel Quality ◽  
Eds Analysis ◽  
Micro Alloyed Steel

In 38MnVS6 steel, the morphology of sulfide inclusion has a strong influence on the fatigue life and machinability of the steel. In most cases, the MnS inclusions show strip morphology after rolling, which significantly affects the steel quality. Usually, the MnS inclusion with a spherical morphology is the best morphology for the steel quality. In the present work, tellurium was applied to 38MnVS6 micro-alloyed steel to control the MnS inclusion. Trace tellurium was added into 38MnVS6 steel and the effect of Te on the morphology, composition, size and distribution of MnS inclusions were investigated. Experimental results show that with the increase of Te content, the equivalent diameter and the aspect ratio of inclusion decrease strikingly, and the number of inclusions with small aspect ratio increases. The inclusions are dissociated and spherized. The SEM-EDS analysis indicates that the trace Te mainly dissolves in MnS inclusion. Once the MnS is saturated with Te, MnTe starts to generate and wraps MnS. The critical Te/S value for the formation of MnTe in the 38MnV6 steel is determined to be approximately 0.075. With the increase of Te/S ratio, the aspect ratio of MnS inclusion decreases and gradually reaches a constant level. The Te/S value in the 38MnVS6 steel corresponding to the change of aspect ratio from decreasing to constant ranges from 0.096 to 0.255. This is most likely to be caused by the saturation of Te in the MnS inclusion. After adding Te in the steel, rod-like MnS inclusion is modified to small inclusion and the smaller the MnS inclusion, the lower the aspect ratio.

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