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Advancing Mining

New Instrument Combines Raman and Photoelectron Spectroscopies for Improved Mineral Analysis

July 25, 2017

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Another Option for Light Element Analysis

January 3, 2017

Read more Another Option for Light Element Analysis
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MMC2015 = Microscience and Microscopy in Mining

June 25, 2015

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IMC Prague 2014

International Microscopy Congress to be Held in Prague

September 2, 2014

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Microscopy & Microanalysis Annual Meeting

July 29, 2014

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mmc2014

Microscience and Microscopy in Mining

June 24, 2014

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Spectral Mapping Concerns

How to Solve the Problems Associated With Elemental Maps in Analyzing Minerals

October 22, 2013

Read more How to Solve the Problems Associated With Elemental Maps in Analyzing Minerals
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Rapid Identification of Mineral Phases of Metamorphic Rock with Quantitative WDS

October 15, 2013

Read more Rapid Identification of Mineral Phases of Metamorphic Rock with Quantitative WDS

Analyzing Metals

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Combined Surface Analysis Technologies Quantify Organic Coating on Steel

July 25, 2017

Read more Combined Surface Analysis Technologies Quantify Organic Coating on Steel
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XPS Helps Make Fuel Cells More Efficient

January 24, 2017

Read more XPS Helps Make Fuel Cells More Efficient
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XPS Helps Find a Silver Lining in Wound Dressings

January 17, 2017

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Resources for Materials Science Research of Metals and Alloys

October 18, 2016

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Materials Science Research Center

New Resources to Help Take Your Metal and Alloy Materials to Their Next Level

October 4, 2016

Read more New Resources to Help Take Your Metal and Alloy Materials to Their Next Level

Another Reason Copper Is One of the Most Important Metals

July 14, 2016

Read more Another Reason Copper Is One of the Most Important Metals
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XPS Helps Optimize Aluminum and Steel Performance

May 17, 2016

Read more XPS Helps Optimize Aluminum and Steel Performance
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How Can EDS Analysis Keep Automotive Brake Pads Safe?

March 31, 2016

Read more How Can EDS Analysis Keep Automotive Brake Pads Safe?

Spectral Imaging and Mapping Metals in the Automotive Industry

February 18, 2016

Read more Spectral Imaging and Mapping Metals in the Automotive Industry
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SEM/EDS Analysis Verifies Difficult Magnet Materials for the Automotive Industry

February 16, 2016

Read more SEM/EDS Analysis Verifies Difficult Magnet Materials for the Automotive Industry
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Why Surface Analysis Is the Key to Optimum Stainless Steel Performance

January 28, 2016

Read more Why Surface Analysis Is the Key to Optimum Stainless Steel Performance
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X-ray Microanalysis: High Resolution Element Mapping and Beyond, Part 2

January 19, 2016

Read more X-ray Microanalysis: High Resolution Element Mapping and Beyond, Part 2
elemental phase mapping

X-ray Microanalysis: High Resolution Element Mapping and Beyond, Part 1

January 14, 2016

Read more X-ray Microanalysis: High Resolution Element Mapping and Beyond, Part 1
MAGCIS™ Dual Beam Ion Source for XPS Instruments

Cluster Ions can be Vital in Metal Oxide Analysis

October 20, 2015

Read more Cluster Ions can be Vital in Metal Oxide Analysis

Copper Compendium, Part 4: The Experiment-Evaluating Smelting Copper Compounds

July 28, 2015

Read more Copper Compendium, Part 4: The Experiment-Evaluating Smelting Copper Compounds

Copper Compendium, Part 3: Primary Copper Production

July 21, 2015

Read more Copper Compendium, Part 3: Primary Copper Production

MMC2015 = Microscience and Microscopy in Metals

June 25, 2015

Read more MMC2015 = Microscience and Microscopy in Metals
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U.S. Department of Energy Transforms Gold Alloys with Air

February 5, 2015

Read more U.S. Department of Energy Transforms Gold Alloys with Air
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Dual Beam Ion Sources Improve XPS Analysis without Damage to your Metal Sample

January 6, 2015

Read more Dual Beam Ion Sources Improve XPS Analysis without Damage to your Metal Sample

Technology Focus: X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)

October 2, 2014

Read more Technology Focus: X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)

Metals, Alloys and Metal Matrix Composites Symposium in Prague

September 2, 2014

Read more Metals, Alloys and Metal Matrix Composites Symposium in Prague
M&M2014

Microscopy, Microanalysis and Metallographic Society Annual Meeting

July 24, 2014

Read more Microscopy, Microanalysis and Metallographic Society Annual Meeting
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Does Platinum Migrate During Electrode Assembly?

July 17, 2014

Read more Does Platinum Migrate During Electrode Assembly?
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Energy-Dispersive Spectroscopy Improves Copper Smelting

July 10, 2014

Read more Energy-Dispersive Spectroscopy Improves Copper Smelting
mmc2014

Microscience and Microscopy in Metals

June 19, 2014

Read more Microscience and Microscopy in Metals
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Webinar: XPS Simplified – Understanding Metal Surfaces and Oxides

May 22, 2014

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XPS Helps Manufacturers Maintain the Quality of High Performance Materials

May 20, 2014

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XPS Improves Medical Implant Manufacturing Processes

April 10, 2014

Read more XPS Improves Medical Implant Manufacturing Processes
XPS Is a Successful Technique for Metal Surface Chemical Imaging

XPS Is a Successful Technique for Surface Chemical Imaging

January 23, 2014

Read more XPS Is a Successful Technique for Surface Chemical Imaging

Advancing Materials

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Microplastic Pollution Research – Identifying and Quantifying Microplastics

February 3, 2021

Read more Microplastic Pollution Research – Identifying and Quantifying Microplastics
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Industrial Uses Of Catalysts

January 29, 2021

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Additive Manufacturing Solutions

January 20, 2021

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Researchers are increasingly turning to XRD, XPS, and UPS as they strive to improve the efficiency of second-generation thin-film solar cells.

Solar Cell Efficiency

December 17, 2020

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Extreme-low-dose imaging (166 e- / Å2) of the metal organic framework (MOF) UiO 66. A Spectra 300 was used in combination with iDPC to image atomic-level details in this highly dose-sensitive material. Image courtesy of Professor Y. Han, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.

Two Dimensional Materials at the Atomic Scale

December 10, 2020

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X-ray Fluorescence for Environmental Monitoring

December 4, 2020

Read more X-ray Fluorescence for Environmental Monitoring
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Lithium Ion Battery Analysis

November 19, 2020

Read more Lithium Ion Battery Analysis
Molybdate Catalyst

Using XRD to Determine Crystallite Sizes and Phase Composition of Molybdate-Type Catalysts

October 15, 2020

Read more Using XRD to Determine Crystallite Sizes and Phase Composition of Molybdate-Type Catalysts

Evaluating Thermal Control Materials to Protect Spacecraft

October 8, 2020

Read more Evaluating Thermal Control Materials to Protect Spacecraft
Plastic Particles Found on Beach

Confronting the Massive Problem of Plastics in our Oceans

October 1, 2020

Read more Confronting the Massive Problem of Plastics in our Oceans
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Using XRD to Characterize 3D Printed Materials

September 3, 2020

Read more Using XRD to Characterize 3D Printed Materials
Combining Rheology and Raman Spectroscopy to Analyze 3D Printing Polymers

Combining Rheology and Raman Spectroscopy to Analyze 3D Printing Polymers

June 11, 2019

Read more Combining Rheology and Raman Spectroscopy to Analyze 3D Printing Polymers
Advantages of Coincident XPS-Raman in the Analysis of Mineral Oxides Species

Advantages of Coincident XPS-Raman in the Analysis of Mineral Oxides Species

June 4, 2019

Read more Advantages of Coincident XPS-Raman in the Analysis of Mineral Oxides Species
Using XRF and XRD for Polymeric Characterization

Using XRF and XRD for Polymeric Characterization

May 14, 2019

Read more Using XRF and XRD for Polymeric Characterization
Looking at High-K Thin Film Depositions With Multiple Surface Analysis Techniques

Looking at High-K Thin Film Depositions With Multiple Surface Analysis Techniques

April 23, 2019

Read more Looking at High-K Thin Film Depositions With Multiple Surface Analysis Techniques

Analytical solutions for improved battery and energy storage products

April 2, 2019

Read more Analytical solutions for improved battery and energy storage products

Comprehensive characterization of semiconductor materials on a single experimental run

March 26, 2019

Read more Comprehensive characterization of semiconductor materials on a single experimental run

Spectroscopy to Understand the Electrode Properties of Fuel Cells and Battery Materials

March 5, 2019

Read more Spectroscopy to Understand the Electrode Properties of Fuel Cells and Battery Materials

Analyzing a Critical Automotive Component with New Microscopic Tools

February 12, 2019

Read more Analyzing a Critical Automotive Component with New Microscopic Tools

Combining Spectroscopy and Rheology to Study Polypropylene Melts and Phase Transitions

January 29, 2019

Read more Combining Spectroscopy and Rheology to Study Polypropylene Melts and Phase Transitions

Round and Black Becomes Lean and Green

January 22, 2019

Read more Round and Black Becomes Lean and Green

Screening Water Samples for Microplastic Contamination

January 15, 2019

Read more Screening Water Samples for Microplastic Contamination

A Better Way to Determine Polyethylene Types in Multilayered Materials

January 8, 2019

Read more A Better Way to Determine Polyethylene Types in Multilayered Materials

Raman Laminate Packaging

December 18, 2018

Read more Raman Laminate Packaging

Microspectroscopy in Art Conservation

December 11, 2018

Read more Microspectroscopy in Art Conservation

Hot Topic (Like 1000 °C) – Analyzing Single-Layer Graphene from CVD

December 4, 2018

Read more Hot Topic (Like 1000 °C) – Analyzing Single-Layer Graphene from CVD

Electrolyte Materials in Lithium-Ion Batteries

November 27, 2018

Read more Electrolyte Materials in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Looking at Anode Materials in Lithium-Ion Batteries

November 20, 2018

Read more Looking at Anode Materials in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Cathode Materials in Lithium-Ion Batteries

November 13, 2018

Read more Cathode Materials in Lithium-Ion Batteries
Creating Spare Parts in Remote Locations with 3D Printing and Recycled Plastics

Creating Spare Parts in Remote Locations with 3D Printing and Recycled Plastics

September 24, 2018

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XPS Detects a Hidden Source of Contaminants in the Lab

January 3, 2017

Read more XPS Detects a Hidden Source of Contaminants in the Lab
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Application Notes for Polymer / Composite Materials

October 18, 2016

Read more Application Notes for Polymer / Composite Materials
Materials Science Research Center

New Resources to Help Take Your Materials to Their Next Level

October 4, 2016

Read more New Resources to Help Take Your Materials to Their Next Level
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That Gold Medal is Great, but How About Those Ribbons?!

August 11, 2016

Read more That Gold Medal is Great, but How About Those Ribbons?!
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High-Impact and High-Strength Plastics for High-Level Bike Races

July 12, 2016

Read more High-Impact and High-Strength Plastics for High-Level Bike Races
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Plastic Is Still the Leading Material in the 3D Printing Industry

January 28, 2016

Read more Plastic Is Still the Leading Material in the 3D Printing Industry
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Polymer Profiles: A Guide to the World’s Most Widely Used Plastics

January 7, 2016

Read more Polymer Profiles: A Guide to the World’s Most Widely Used Plastics

New XPS Ion Source Tests Polymer-Based Materials

October 22, 2015

Read more New XPS Ion Source Tests Polymer-Based Materials

MMC2015 = Microscience and Microscopy in Polymers and Plastics

June 25, 2015

Read more MMC2015 = Microscience and Microscopy in Polymers and Plastics

Technology Focus: X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)

June 11, 2015

Read more Technology Focus: X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)

Getting the Right Treatment – Part 2

May 21, 2015

Read more Getting the Right Treatment – Part 2

Getting the Right Treatment – Part 1

May 19, 2015

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