Reduction–Oxidation of Lithium Metal in an Electron Microprobe

X-Ray Spectrometry 2026 Open access

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Authors: Philippe Jonnard, Karine Le Guen, Nawel Temmar, Anthony Boucly, Nicolas Rividi, W.‐Q. Bai
DOI: 10.1002/xrs.70081
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Abstract

ABSTRACT Lithium metal is studied in an electron probe microanalyzer equipped with a high‐resolution spectrometer working in the 40–120 eV spectral range. The sample is prepared in a nitrogen atmosphere. Metal and oxide components are observed in the Li K spectrum and the change of their relative intensity as a function of the analyzed thickness demonstrates the slight superficial oxidation of the sample. On the other hand, by applying the electron beam a long time at the same position, reduction of the sample is observed.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Electron and X-Ray Spectroscopy Techniques X-ray Spectroscopy and Fluorescence Analysis Ion-surface interactions and analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
X-Ray Spectrometry
Volume
55
Issue
4
Pages
583–586
Publication date
28 January 2026
Language
EN