AES analysis of sodium in a corroded bioglass using a low-temperature technique

C. G. Pantano, D. B. Dove, G. Y. Onoda

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Abstract

Measurements have been made of sodium compositional profiles at a glass surface using Auger electron spectroscopy. It has been found that stable sodium signals may be obtained by lowering the temperature of the glass to 80°K and by keeping the exciting electron beam current to less than 1 μA. Use of a low-energy electron flood gun had little effect on the AES measurement but was found to be valuable in reducing charging during ion bombardment of the low-temperature substrate. Observations on a glass designed for biological implant applications subjected to a simulated biological environment exposure showed that a region leached of alkali ions formed, and a Na-, Ca-, P-rich film built up on the surface.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)601-602
Number of pages2
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume26
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 1975

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)

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