Characterisation of materials via energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy

Energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS or EDX) is a chemical micro-analytical technique used in conjunction with scanning electron microscopy (SEM).  EDX detects x-rays emitted from the sample during bombardment by an electron beam to characterise the elemental composition of the analysed area, which can be as low as 1 x 1 μm.

EDX is a very powerful, simple and reliable technique for use in the material composition, identification of contaminants-regulated additives and looks for particle agglomerates within the plastics.

Impact Solutions have direct access to the latest technology SEM equipped with an EDX.  This one of Impact’s most powerful tools for failure analysis projects.