Practical Electron Microscopy and Database

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Dependence of X-Ray Generation on Atomic Number

The generation of X-rays depends on atomic numbers (Z) of the elements in the Periodic Table due to the relevant critical ionization energy. Because of this dependence, the accuracy of EDS quantification also depends on Z as shown in a table in page2513.