GB/T 17359-2023
Microbeam analysis of elements with atomic number not less than 11 and energy spectrometry for quantitative analysis (English Version)

Standard No.

GB/T 17359-2023

Language

Chinese, Available in English version

Release Date

2023

Published By

General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People‘s Republic of China  CN  /  GB

Latest

GB/T 17359-2023

Replace

GB/T 17359-2012

Introduction

GB/T 17359-2023 Interpretation of the standard for quantitative analysis by microbeam analysis and energy dispersive spectrometry

I. Standard background and technological evolution

GB/T 17359-2023 "Quantitative analysis by microbeam analysis and energy dispersive spectrometry" is a revision of the original standard GB/T 17359-2012, mainly targeting the application of energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS) in the quantitative analysis of elements with an atomic number not less than 11. This revision introduces new technical requirements and normative references to adapt to my country's technical conditions and increase operability.

II. Comparison of Standard Frameworks

Dimensions	GB/T 17359-2012	GB/T 17359-2023	Comparison Notes
Terms and Definitions	Contains terms such as absorption correction and atomic number correction.	Delete terms such as absorption correction, and optimize the definitions of energy resolution and spatial resolution.	Delete obsolete terms and clarify technical details.
Sample Preparation	Requires the sample surface to be smooth and uniform.	Refine the requirements for sample conductivity and contaminant removal.	Increase conductivity requirements and strengthen cleaning specifications.
Instrument preparation	Specify the acceleration voltage range and detector stability.	Introduce new detector efficiency measurement methods and energy scale calibration requirements.	Increase detector performance monitoring and improve analysis accuracy.

III. Professional term explanation and application cases

Peak identification:Automatic identification of spectral peaks by software, the influence of heavy peaks and escape peaks must be considered. For example, when analyzing light elements, Ti-K and VL lines may interfere.

Matrix effect correction:Includes ZAF (atomic number, absorption, fluorescence) correction methods. Samples with stoichiometric bonding (such as oxygen in silicate minerals) can calculate the light element content by difference method.

IV. Implementation Suggestions

1. Equipment Selection and Calibration:Select a spectrometer that meets the standard requirements, and regularly calibrate the detector energy scale and efficiency to ensure that the resolution reaches the acceptance value.
2. Sample Preparation:Strictly follow the requirements of conductivity and uniformity, and use reference materials for cross-validation.
3. Data Analysis:Combined with the peak stripping function of the software, manually correct the interference of low-energy spectrum peaks to ensure the accuracy of the results.
4. Uncertainty Assessment:Record all experimental parameters and evaluate the source of measurement errors through repeatability and reproducibility tests.

GB/T 17359-2023 Referenced Document

• GB/T 17359 Microbeam analysis of elements with atomic number not less than 11 and energy spectrometry for quantitative analysis
• GB/T 20726 Main Performance Parameters and Verification Methods of X-ray Energy Dispersive Spectrometers (EDS) Used in Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) or Electron Probe Microanalysis (EPMA)*， 2025-08-29 Update
• GB/T 27025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
• GB/T 27788 Microbeam analysis—Scanning electron microscopy—Guidelines for calibrating image magnification
• GB/T 30705 Microbeam analysis.Electron probe microanalysis.Guidelines for the determination of experimental parameters for wavelength dispersive spectroscopy

GB/T 17359-2023 history

• 2023 GB/T 17359-2023 Microbeam analysis of elements with atomic number not less than 11 and energy spectrometry for quantitative analysis
• 2012 GB/T 17359-2012 Microbeam analysis.Quantitative analysis using energy dispersive spectrometry
• 1998 GB/T 17359-1998 General specification of X-ray EDS quantitative analysis for EPMA and SEM

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