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Introduction to Particle Analysis
• Capabilities
• Sample types
• Sample prep
Layout of the Particle Tab
• Main panel
• Tool bar
• Analysis area
• Screen views
Imaging in Particle Analysis
• BSE vs. SE
• Resolution
• Reads
• Image histogram
• Magnification
• Pixel dimensions (ipr)
Selecting Particles
• Using the histogram to pick phases
• Setting the min and max size
• Particles per field
• Edge particles
• The Morph button
• The particle tab
Spectral Analysis in Particle
• Particle geometry
• Selecting parameters
– Cps, amp time, dt%, preset
• Peak ID
• Quant and particles
• Scan mode
• Single field analysis
Collecting Single Field Data
• Starting the Analysis
• Selecting the folder
• Data output
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Classification
• Starting a library
• Modifying a library
• Saving and recalling a library
• Advanced library options
– Prescan, pass filter, Boolean
• The Z-list and element list
Automated Analysis
• The expanded Job panel
• Sample dimensions
• Selecting a number of fields
• Field layout
• Field distribution
• Adding stubs
– Stub label
• Reviewing stub locations and field layouts
• Starting an analysis
– Selecting a folder name
• Reviewing an automated analysis
• Reprocessing an automated
analysis
Reviewing Particle Data
• File saving hierarchy
• Opening the data set
• The Stub Browser
• Reviewing particles
Reporting Particle Analysis Results
• Print outs
• Screen capture
• SpecUtil
• Excel file
Image Calibration
• Continuous image collection
• Brightness/contrast
• Aspect ratio
• Scan extents
• Stage movements
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