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Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy skill for morphology and elemental analysis

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SEM-EDS Analyzer

Purpose

The SEM-EDS Analyzer skill provides comprehensive scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis for nanomaterial morphology and elemental composition characterization.

Capabilities

  • Automated SEM image analysis
  • EDS spectrum acquisition and quantification
  • Elemental mapping and line scans
  • Particle size from SEM images
  • Surface morphology characterization
  • Cross-section analysis

Usage Guidelines

SEM-EDS Analysis

  1. Image Acquisition

    • Optimize accelerating voltage for sample
    • Select appropriate detector (SE, BSE)
    • Minimize charging artifacts

  2. EDS Analysis

    • Acquire spectra at appropriate kV
    • Apply ZAF corrections
    • Generate elemental maps

  3. Quantification

    • Use standardless or standards-based
    • Report detection limits
    • Account for matrix effects

Process Integration

  • Multi-Modal Nanomaterial Characterization Pipeline
  • Nanodevice Integration Process Flow
  • Nanolithography Process Development

Input Schema

{
  "sample_id": "string",
  "analysis_type": "imaging|eds_point|eds_map|line_scan",
  "accelerating_voltage": "number (kV)",
  "elements_of_interest": ["string"]
}

Output Schema

{
  "morphology": {
    "features": ["string"],
    "measurements": [{"feature": "string", "value": "number", "unit": "string"}]
  },
  "composition": [{
    "element": "string",
    "weight_percent": "number",
    "atomic_percent": "number"
  }],
  "elemental_maps": [{
    "element": "string",
    "image_path": "string"
  }]
}