1
Q
EMPA pros
A
non destructive
Precise
high res images
2
Q
EMPA cons
A
Very small area covered
3
Q
Secondary electron images
A
Black and white 3d
4
Q
Backscattered Electron images
A
See differences in elements but no depth
5
Q
Cathodoluminescence Lens
A
Shows dimensions and layers (hand lens images)
6
Q
LA-ICP-MS pros
A
high res images
shows every element
depth profiling
7
Q
LA-ICP-MS cons
A
Destructive
can’t distinguish between different variants of same elements
8
Q
SIMS pros
A
high res images
depth profiling
can measure concentrations
ideal for space stuff
9
Q
SIMS cons
A
destructive
can’t distinguish between same element concentrations
10
Q
XRD PROS
A
Rapid ID
Simple to set up
lots of data available
11
Q
XRD CONS
A
Destructive
no orientations
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