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12 MgMagnesium24.305

Magnesium

Element Density: 1.738 g/cm³

Electron Configuration:

[Ne]3s²

Oxidation States: +2

Major Edges
K	1305
L₂₃	51

Minor Edges
L₁	89

Considerations

Classic K-edge shape in metals. Sharp pre-peak in 2+ oxidation state.

MgO particles on holey C film_0-0180eV

Material Analyzed:
MgO
Related Elements:Magnesium, Oxygen
Data Contributor:Gatan
Beam energy (keV):200
Nominal energy range (eV):0 - 180
Collection semi-angle effective (mrad):100
Notes:
Serial EELS; zero-loss peak intensity = 1.7e⁶; total elastic int. / zero-loss int. = 1.1

MgO particles on holey C film_0360-2390eV

Material Analyzed:
MgO
Related Elements:Magnesium, Oxygen
Data Contributor:Gatan
Beam energy (keV):200
Nominal energy range (eV):360 - 2390
Collection semi-angle effective (mrad):100
Notes:
Serial EELS; 40 sweeps 20 ms dwell