Argon
Element density: 1.78 g/L
Electron configuration: [Ne]3s13p6
Oxidation states: 0
Edges
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Major edges | |||
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K | 3203 |
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L2 | 247 |
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L3 | 245 |
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M2,3 | 12 |  | |
Minor edges | |||
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L1 | 320 |
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M1 | 25 |
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Considerations
L-edge often visible in ion milled samples if high angle milling is used.
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Related spectral data
Argon gas at 790 mtorr (0 – 40 eV)
Material analyzed: Ar
Related elements: Argon
Data contributor: Gatan
Beam energy (keV): 120
Nominal energy range (eV): 0 – 40
Collection semi-angle effective (mrad): 0.43
Notes: Parallel EELS; no gain variation correction
Argon gas at 750 mtorr (160 – 460 eV)
Material analyzed: Ar
Related elements: Argon
Data contributor: Gatan
Beam energy (keV): 120
Nominal energy range (eV): 160 – 460
Collection semi-angle effective (mrad): 1.9
Notes: Parallel EELS; LS; no gain variation correction; L2,3 peak at 251.8 eV, L1 threshold at 319 eV
Considerations
L-edge often visible in ion milled samples if high angle milling is used.