Could we perform x-ray photo-electron spectroscopy measurement to powder samples??

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Isam Eldin Hussein Elgailani

Dear Sir. Concerning your issue about the performance of x-ray photo-electron spectroscopy measurement to powder samples . Sample size cannot exceed 15 mm in any lateral direction and can be powders. Height should not exceed 3 - 4 mm. Sample must be compatible with an ultra-high vacuum environment (

Khursheed Parrey

Thanks a lot for the detailed and as well as valuable answer Dr. Isam Eldin Hussein.