Lithium
Element density: 0.54 g/cm3
Electron configuration: [He]2s1
Oxidation states: +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.
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K | 55 |
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Considerations
Often delayed maximum in compounds. Beam sensitive in most forms. Background fitting problematic due to low energy.
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Related spectral data
LiF evaporated onto thin C film (0 – 910 eV)
Material analyzed: LiF
Related elements: Lithium, Fluorine
Data contributor: Gatan
Beam energy (keV): 200
Nominal energy range (eV): 0 – 910
Collection semi-angle effective (mrad): 100
Notes: Serial EELS; intense; mass loss during acquisition; zero-loss peak intensity = 2.42e5; total elastic int. / zero-loss int. = 1.83; gain change factor = 280; 20 sweeps 20 ms dwell
