TY - BOOK ID - 30035062 TI - Electron microprobe analysis and scanning electron microscopy in geology PY - 2005 SN - 9780521848756 052184875X 9780511610561 9780521142304 PB - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, DB - UniCat KW - 620.18 KW - 620.18 Investigation of structure of materials. Metallography. Analogous study of non-metals KW - Investigation of structure of materials. Metallography. Analogous study of non-metals KW - Electron probe microanalysis. KW - Petrofabric analysis. KW - Electron probe microanalysis KW - Petrofabric analysis KW - Scanning electron microscopy KW - Electron microscopy KW - Fabric analysis (Petrology) KW - Microtectonics KW - Petrofabrics KW - Petrology, Structural KW - Petrotectonics KW - Structural petrology KW - Petrology KW - Electron microprobe analysis KW - Electron probe analysis KW - Microprobe analysis KW - Scanning electron microscopy. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:30035062 AB - 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. ER -