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12 MgMagnesium24.305

Magnesium

Element Density: 1.738 g/cm3
Electron Configuration:
[Ne]3s2
Oxidation States: +2
Major Edges
K1305
L2351
Minor Edges
L189

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