Depth profile analysis of thermochemical treatments, nitriding, carbonitriding, carburizing, galvanizing, coatings, and plating. Surface atoms removed by this sputtering process diffuse into the argon plasma where excitation and emission occurs. Separation of atom removal and excitation provides well-defined spectra which result in simple linear calibrations. It can provide quantitative information in as little as 30 seconds.
High resolution scanning entrance slit provides background correction and poly-scan capabilities.
Narrow, well-defined spectral lines. Low argon gas consumption Automatic cleaning of anode Optional RF source for metallic coatings of non-conductors or organic coatings on conductive material. Glow discharge is well know as an extremely stable excitation source that creates a very uniform sputter spot on the sample surface.