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Now fully updated to cover recent developments, this book covers the closely related techniques of electron microprobe analysis (EMPA) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) specifically from a geological viewpoint. Topics discussed include: principles of electron-target interactions, electron beam instrumentation, X-ray spectrometry, general principles of SEM image formation, production of X-ray 'maps' showing elemental distributions, procedures for qualitative and quantitative X-ray analysis (both energy-dispersive and wavelength-dispersive), the use of both 'true' electron microprobes and SEMs fitted with X-ray spectrometers, and practical matters such as sample preparation and treatment of results. Throughout, there is an emphasis on geological aspects not mentioned in similar books aimed at a more general readership. The book avoids unnecessary technical detail in order to be easily accessible, and forms an up-to-date text on EMPA and SEM for geological postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers, as well as those working in industrial laboratories.

620.18 --- 620.18 Investigation of structure of materials. Metallography. Analogous study of non-metals --- Investigation of structure of materials. Metallography. Analogous study of non-metals --- Electron probe microanalysis. --- Petrofabric analysis. --- Electron probe microanalysis --- Petrofabric analysis --- Scanning electron microscopy --- Electron microscopy --- Fabric analysis (Petrology) --- Microtectonics --- Petrofabrics --- Petrology, Structural --- Petrotectonics --- Structural petrology --- Petrology --- Electron microprobe analysis --- Electron probe analysis --- Microprobe analysis --- Scanning electron microscopy.