Chlorine
Element density: 3.21 g/L
Electron configuration: [Ne]3s13p5
Oxidation states: +1,5,7/-1
Edges
Explore electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) reference spectra, featuring major and minor edges used for elemental identification and chemical state analysis in materials research.
Major edges | |||
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K | 2822 |
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L2 | 202 |
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L3 | 200 |
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Minor edges | |||
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L1 | 270 |
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M1 | 18 |
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Considerations
Often beam sensitive in ionic compounds.
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Related spectral data
KCl particle on holey C film (0 – 450 eV)
Material analyzed: KCl
Related elements: Potassium, Chlorine
Data contributor: Gatan
Beam energy (keV): 120
Nominal energy range (eV): 0 – 450
Collection semi-angle effective (mrad): 100
Notes: Serial EELS; mass loss during acquisition; zero-loss peak intensity = 5.71e8; total elastic int. / zero-loss int. = 1.05; gain change factor = 661; 20 sweeps 10 ms dwell
NaCl particle on holey C film (780 – 1790 eV)
Material analyzed: NaCl
Related elements: Sodium, Chlorine
Data contributor: Gatan
Beam energy (keV): 120
Nominal energy range (eV): 780 – 1790
Collection semi-angle effective (mrad): 25
Notes: Serial EELS; heavy; mass loss during acquisition; total elastic int. / zero-loss int. = 0.5
