ToF-SIMS Analyzer
Purpose
The ToF-SIMS Analyzer skill provides molecular-level surface analysis capabilities for nanomaterials, enabling identification of surface species, chemical imaging, and depth profiling with high sensitivity.
Capabilities
- Molecular ion identification
- Surface contamination analysis
- 2D and 3D chemical imaging
- Isotope labeling detection
- Depth profiling
- Principal component analysis of spectra
Usage Guidelines
ToF-SIMS Analysis
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Spectral Analysis
- Identify characteristic fragments
- Build peak lists for materials
- Apply multivariate analysis
-
Imaging Mode
- Optimize spatial resolution
- Generate chemical maps
- Correlate with topography
-
Depth Profiling
- Select appropriate sputter source
- Monitor interface sharpness
- Account for matrix effects
Process Integration
- Multi-Modal Nanomaterial Characterization Pipeline
- Nanomaterial Surface Functionalization Pipeline
Input Schema
{
"sample_id": "string",
"analysis_mode": "spectral|imaging|depth_profile",
"primary_ion": "Bi3+|Bi1+|C60+",
"polarity": "positive|negative",
"area_of_interest": {"x": "number", "y": "number"}
}
Output Schema
{
"identified_species": [{
"mass": "number (amu)",
"assignment": "string",
"intensity": "number"
}],
"chemical_maps": [{
"species": "string",
"image_path": "string"
}],
"pca_results": {
"principal_components": "number",
"variance_explained": ["number"]
}
}