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Local surface analysis

US4001582A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 1975
Grant dateJan 4, 1977
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Expiry dateJun 20, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J49/16
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In an apparatus for local surface analysis of a target sample in which an ion probe is directed to the target for sputtering particles. A chamber having walls heated to a high temperature (above 2200.degree. K as a rule) collects sputtered particles. The particles entering the chamber are subjected to successive adsorptions and desorptions before they leave the chamber for entry into a mass spectrometer. Scanning may be provided as in conventional SIMS systems.

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