Surface analytic techniques in corrosion science

The corrosion scientist now has a selection of several surface sensitive techniques in which commercial instruments and equipment are available to examine and analyze corrosion problems. These techniques include ellipsometry, Auger electron spectroscopy (AES), electron spectroscopy for chemical anal...

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Published in:Corrosion science 1979, Vol.19 (7), p.657-673
Main Author: Larson, D.T.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The corrosion scientist now has a selection of several surface sensitive techniques in which commercial instruments and equipment are available to examine and analyze corrosion problems. These techniques include ellipsometry, Auger electron spectroscopy (AES), electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis (ESCA), ion scattering spectrometry (ISS), secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), and electron stimulated desorption (ESD). With these surface techniques, the outer surface (monolayers) of corrosion products can be examined. Also by utilizing sputter etching, depth profiles of films can be obtained and interfaces analyzed. Passivation layers and effects of thermal and chemical treatments on the surface films can be studied. The basic principles and types of information obtained on various materials using these surface analytical tools are discussed.
ISSN:0010-938X
1879-0496
DOI:10.1016/S0010-938X(79)80066-9