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TOF-SIMS
TOF-SIMS is an acronym for the combination of the
analytical technique SIMS (Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry)
with Time of Flight mass analysis (TOF). In different
operational modes - surface spectroscopy, surface imaging,
depth profiling, 3D analysis - this analysis technique
offers unique features:
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detection of all elements and
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chemical information via molecular
and cluster ions |
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Detection Limits |
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ppm of a monolayer for elements |
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sub-fmol for molecules |
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Spatial Location |
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high lateral resolution (< 60 nm) |
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high surface sensitivity (< 1 nm) |
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high depth resolution (< 1 nm)
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