Auger electron spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy are the two surface analysis techniques which have found the greatest utility in corrosion related work. The characteristics of these techniques which are important to corrosion are described. Important issues and limitations which need to be considered in applying these techniques to corrosion are also discussed.

Subject
Steel surfaces, Materials, Composition, Kinetic energy, Passive films, Surfaces, X-ray spectroscopy, Silicate deposits, Ionization, Surface analysis, Oxide surfaces, Stainless steel, Elements
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1991
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