Sodium
Element density: 0.97 g/cm3
Electron configuration: [Ne]3s1
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.
Major edges | |||
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K | 1072 |
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L2,3 | 31 |  |  |
Minor edges | |||
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L1 | 63 |
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Considerations
Often beam sensitive in ionic compounds.
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Related spectral data
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
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