Detection limits of calcium by EELS, TEM-EDX and X-ray absorption spectroscopy for biomineralization studies
- 17 February 2025
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in Faraday Discussions
- Vol. 261, 68-80
Abstract
Limits to the minimum concentrations of Ca and minimum number of Ca atoms that can be detected are determined for EELS in TEM using the Ca L 23 signal, and EDX in TEM using the Ca Kα line.Keywords
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