Major and Minor Edges Legend
Understanding both major and minor EELS edges is essential for accurate elemental identification, reliable quantification, and correct interpretation of complex spectra. Major edges provide the primary elemental signatures, while minor edges help resolve overlaps, reduce misidentification, and reveal deeper chemical and bonding information—leading to more confident, reproducible results.
Threshold | Edge | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sharp Peak | Broad Peak | Abrupt Onset | Delayed Maximum | Very Delayed | |
| Major | |||||
| Minor | |||||
| Intermittent | |||||
| Very Weak | |||||




















