COMMISSION ON SPECTROCHEMICAL AND OTHER OPTICAL PROCEDURES
FOR ANALYSIS (V.4)
Number: 540/21/98
Title: Critical Assessment of Optical Techniques in Surface
Analysis I. Elemental Analysis
Coordinator(s): J.J.
Laserna
Remarks: I.5, V.2 WP on Surface Analysis
Completion Date: 2000 - project abandoned
Objective:
The use of optical analysis techniques for surface
and materials analysis has recently experienced large growth, because
of their ability to be used non destructively, to enable microanalysis,
to avoid long sample preparation steps, and/or to multiplex analyses.
Many competing methodologies make claims to establish superiority in
a very competitive market place. A critical assessment of these methodologies
according to established quality assurance standards will allow intelligent
and accurate comparisons. This project will evaluate present techniques
in the area of optical emission spectroscopy, laser ablation, and elemental
analysis according to existing standards. Performance criteria of the
analytical techniques will be defined.
Progress:
Outline approved. Awaiting first draft by end of 1997 to distribute
to V.4 members via e-mail.
- project abandoned