X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy service
This service provides quantitative surface chemical elemental composition of a wide range of materials by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). In addition to obtaining the elemental composition of the surface of the materials studied, it is possible to determine their chemical state and the overall electronic structure and density of electronic states of the material. Using this technique, it is possible to check which elements are present on the surface of the material, as well as to which other elements they are bonded. In addition, this service offers the possibility of depth profiling when combined with ion beam etching.
Customer benefits
The instruments are located in the Research Support Services, specifically in the Analysis and Characterisation of Solids and Surfaces Service. Within the service there is a Doctor responsible for the instruments, in charge of their management and handling, as well as optimising their use as much as possible.
Target customer
Being located within the Research Support Services, it allows full access to the instruments (handled by a specialist in the technique) to the entire scientific community, both at the University of Extremadura and other public and private organisations.
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