It gives guidance on methods of mounting and surface treatment for a specimen about to undergo surface chemical analysis. It is intended for the analyst as an aid in understanding the specialized specimen-handling conditions required for analyses by techniques such as Auger electron spectroscopy, secondary-ion mass spectrometry, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.
BS ISO 18116:2005 history
2018BS ISO 20579-4:2018 Surface chemical analysis. Guidelines to sample handling, preparation and mounting. Reporting information related to the history, preparation, handling and mounting of nano-objects prior to surface analysis
2005BS ISO 18116:2005 Surface chemical analysis - Guidelines for preparation and mounting of specimens for analysis
BS ISO 18116:2005 Surface chemical analysis - Guidelines for preparation and mounting of specimens for analysis was changed to BS ISO 20579-4:2018 Surface chemical analysis. Guidelines to sample handling, preparation and mounting. Reporting information related to the history, preparation, handling and mounting of nano-objects prior to surface analysis.