Hi,
We have a Philips XL30 Environmental SEM with full edx analysis facility
(boron upwards). We mainly use this for petroleum related research. However,
given the lack of preparation required with ESEM (no coating required), and
the ability to carry out EDX analysis at 20 kV without causing charging
artifacts, it is likely that the ESEM could be used to look at
archaeological specimens, where it is desirable to leave the sample in its
natural unaltered state. Has anybody on this list any experience in using
ESEM for such work?? If so I would be interested in hearing from you. Also
if anybody has any ideas that they would like to try out in ESEN, please let
me know, and perhaps we can arrange something.
Regards,
Jim Buckman
Department of Petroleum Engineering
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh
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