Magnesium
Element density: 1.74 g/cm3
Electron configuration: [Ne]3s2
Oxidation states: +2
Edges
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Major edges | |||
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K | 1305 |
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L2,3 | 51 |  |  |
Major Edges | Minor Edges | ||
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L1 | 89 |
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Considerations
Classic K-edge shape in metals. Sharp pre-peak in 2+ oxidation state.
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Related spectral data
MgO particles on holey C film (360 – 2390 eV)
Material analyzed: MgO
Related elements: Magnesium, Oxygen
Data contributor: Gatan
Beam energy (keV): 200
Nominal energy range (eV): 360 – 2390
Collection semi-angle effective (mrad): 100
Notes: Serial EELS; zero-loss peak intensity = 1.7e6; total elastic int. / zero-loss int. = 1.1
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